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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Govindbhog rice

Govindbhog rice is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Govindbhog rice — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

Govindbhog rice — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Soft, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta, Varsha · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Govindbhog rice is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The short aromatic Bengali rice of offerings — soft-cooking, buttery and gentle.

Classical Provenance: Bengali temple tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • Bengali payesh (rice pudding) and bhoger khichuri
  • with ghee as temple offering food

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Govindbhog rice

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (45g):

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