Shahi Litchi of Muzaffarpur
The Sweet, Heart-Shaped Jewel of Muzaffarpur
Legal Pride
Geographical Indication (GI Tag) Status
Key Feature
Sweet, juicy, heart-shaped fruit
Harvest Season
Late Summer (May - June)
Global Renown
Exported to countries all over the world
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The Shahi Litchi is the undisputed queen of summer fruits in Bihar! Grown in the fertile soil of Muzaffarpur, it is famous for its incredible sweet taste, high juice content, and pleasant rose-like aroma. It is beautifully shaped like a little red heart. In 2018, it was officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI Tag), acknowledging that the finest Shahi Litchi can only grow in this specific part of Bihar!
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Which district of Bihar is world-famous for growing the sweet Shahi Litchi?
What legal pride does the Shahi Litchi hold for its unique geographical quality?
What is the physical shape of a ripe Shahi Litchi compared to?
Follow the dots from numbers 1 to 20 to reveal the special cluster of ripe red litchis! Search through the massive orchard drawing at the bottom, count all the litchis you can find, and write your total in the box.
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