The Story of Avyka Mithila Makhana
Bringing authentic GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from pristine lotus water lily ponds directly to homes worldwide.
Sourced Directly from 500+ Farming Families in Mithila, Bihar
A 3,000-Year Sacred Legacy
In the fertile floodplains of Mithila, Bihar, Makhana (foxnut) harvesting is an ancient tradition passed down across generations. Grown naturally in peaceful lotus water ponds, these gorgon nut seeds require immense hand craftsmanship to harvest, dry, wood-fire roast, and pop.
Avyka was founded to ensure that the rich cultural heritage and incredible nutritional power of authentic Mithila Makhana are preserved without commercial shortcuts or artificial processing.
1. Dawn Harvesting
Hand-collected from lotus ponds by local artisans at sunrise.
2. Wood-Fire Popping
Clay oven roasted and cracked using traditional mallets.
3. 6+ HP Size Grading
Manual quality sorting for jumbo puff size and crunch.
4. Direct Farmer Pay
Fair price realization for 500+ farming families.