Dindigul district is one of the important distinct in Tamil Nadu, known for its industrial development, agriculture and tourist attractions. One of the popular must-visit places in this district is the Sirumalai Hills. It is a dense forest region with a moderate climate throughout the year. Due to the excellent natural resources found in the villages at the foothills of Sirumalai, fruit varieties such as jackfruit, banana and Egumichhai are cultivated in the region. One of the widely popular cultivation in these regions is the distinct Sirumalai Hills Bananas. It was declared as a geographical indication of Sirumalai in 2008-09.
Surumalai Banana, which is low in water content and rich taste, is the main ingredient in Palani Panchamirtha. Sirumalai banana is famous to the extent that the tourists coming to Dindigul never miss the chance to buy Sirumalai banana before leaving. The special banana is brought from the Sirumalai region to the Sirumalai market in Dindigul city for auction.
Manivannan, a banana dealer, who runs a banana stall in Sirumalai market, said, “Monday and Thursday, two days a week, bananas are auctioned. This year, due to the strong winds and rains, the banana trees fell, hence the supply was decreased.”
As a result, Surumalai fruit, which was sold at Rs 3500, is now costing Rs 5500. “Increasing prices bring happiness on the one hand, but inflows bring sadness at least,” Manivannan said.
In general, the Sirumalai mountain banana is very popular. This mountain banana grows in natural rainwater. Therefore, naturally, it is considered a delicious fruit. This mountain banana possesses medicinal properties. This mountain banana is not auctioned raw but cut into slices. At present, the price of mountain bananas is good, but the supply has decreased, worrying the farmers and traders. The trees go up to 10 feet and are harvested after eight months.
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