Mohanthal prasad of Gujarat’s Ambaji Temple receives GI tag

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The iconic Mohanthal prasad of Gujarat’s revered Ambaji Temple received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag on the first day of the Navratri festival in 2026. The recognition highlights the sweet’s traditional association with the temple and its cultural and religious significance.

About Mohanthal

Mohanthal is a traditional Gujarati sweet made from gram flour, sugar and ghee. It is offered as prasad at the Ambaji Temple, a prominent Shaktipeeth dedicated to Goddess Durga, located in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. The sweet has a centuries-old tradition and holds special religious significance for devotees in India and abroad.

About the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a form of intellectual property recognition given to products whose quality, reputation or other characteristics are closely linked to a specific geographical area.

• Geographical association: It identifies a product as originating from a particular place or region.
• Distinctive identity: It recognises the product’s unique qualities, reputation or traditional characteristics associated with its geographical origin.
• Protection: GI recognition helps protect the product’s identity and supports the interests of its producers and traditional communities.

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