The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

• The Manamadurai pottery of Tamil Nadu has recently earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• The GI tag ensures that the pottery is protected from imitation and guarantees its authenticity.
• Manamadurai in Sivagangai district is known for pottery making.
• The Vaigai River enriches the clay used for the Manamaduraipottery.
• A unique type of clay is also sourced from other water bodies to make these pots.
• The pot is painted in different colours. While making these pots, the five elements of nature namely earth, water, fire, sun and air are used.
• Vaigai is a river in Tamil Nadu. The river is also referred to as Shiva Ganga in many places.
• It is also called Kritamaala, for it runs around the city of Madurai like a garland
• It travels through the Pandiya Nadu region of Tamil Nadu.

What is Manamadurai Pottery?

Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The Vaigai River enriches the clay used for the Manamaduraipottery. A unique type of clay is also sourced from other water bodies to make these pots.

The pot is painted in different colours. While making these pots, the five elements of nature namely earth, water, fire, sun and air are used.

 Vaigai River:

• Vaigai is a river in Tamil Nadu. The river is also referred to as Shiva Ganga in many places. It is also called Kritamaala, for it runs around the city of Madurai like a garland . It travels through the Pandiya Nadu region of Tamil Nadu.

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