Source: DTE
Context: Seiyhama village in Nagaland celebrated its third annual Naga king chilli festival on showcasing the raja mircha, one of the world’s hottest chillies.
- This festival, which combines agriculture, culture, and community spirit, highlights the significance of the king chilli, known for its extreme heat and cultural value.
- Certified by Guinness World Records and granted a Geographical Indication tag, the king chilli is central to Naga cuisine and cultural practices.
The Naga king chilli, also known as raja mircha, is one of the world’s hottest chillies, notable for its extreme spiciness, which exceeds 1 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
It is a key feature of the Naga cuisine and holds significant cultural and economic value in Nagaland, India.
