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Langra Aam is grown in large quantities in Saharanpur and exported across India and abroad. However, its origin dates back around 250–300 years to Banaras
Langra Aam, also known as Banarasi Langra, is known for its unique aroma and taste, and for remaining green even after ripening. (Local18)
Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh is known as the Mango Belt of the state. While many varieties of mangoes are grown here, one stands out and is closely tied to the region’s identity – the Langra mango.
Also known as Banarasi Langra, this mango has a unique aroma and taste and is known for remaining green even after ripening. It is grown in large quantities in Saharanpur and exported across India and abroad. However, its origin dates back around 250–300 years to Banaras (now Varanasi).
Natural farmer Acharya Rajendra Atal from Saharanpur shared an interesting story behind the name. According to him, the history of Langer Aam is quite old. It is said that in ancient times, a priest lived in a Shiva temple in Banaras. He had a disability in his legs and was locally known as the ‘Langda Pujari ‘ (lame priest).
This priest had planted a mango tree in his ashram. Whenever children tried to pluck mangoes by throwing stones at the tree, he would chase them away with a stick. Over time, the mango from this tree became locally famous and was referred to as the Langda wala aam – the mango belonging to the lame priest.
The story eventually reached the local king. Curious about the fuss, he had the mango brought to his court. After tasting it, the king was so impressed by its flavour that he named it ‘Langda Aam‘ in honour of the priest. The king even had more trees cultivated from the original plant.
It is believed that that’s how the Langra mango got its name, a story of flavour, legacy, and an unexpected title that lives on to this day.
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Saharanpur, India, India
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