- This is a short duration variety of 125 days.
- It can be grown in all the three seasons, since it is a short duration variety.
- It can be cultivated in sandy clay soil.
- It can be cultivated either by dry sowing or by transplantation.
- The rice is coarse and red coloured.
- It is extremely suitable for preparation of idly and dosa.
- The grain weight is quite heavy.
- It grows well in areas which have good drainage facility.
