25th October 2013

Keelaanelli Season in Sivakasi

The Keelaanelli season in Sivakasi town usually starts in the beginning of November and goes on till February. As rainy season starts, Keelanelli follow. The word keelanelli means the nellikai that is underneath the leaves. As it is season of Keelanelli, Keelaanelli plants grown in lawn, in Sivakasi. Some Sivakasians picked it and eaten the Keelanelli leaves. Keelaanelli has been highly valued for its curative properties to treat diseases such as jaundice, gonorrhea, frequent menstruation, dysentery and diabetes. And it has numerous medical benefits. Keelanelli is a gift for sure, for those who suffer from deadly diseases.