Sainji, a beautiful and famous village in Uttarakhand, is popularly known as the “Maize Village” of India. Located in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand, approximately 10 to 50 kilometers from the Kempty Falls near Mussoorie and about 20 kilometers from the state capital, Dehradun, the village is located in the Jaunsar Babar region, offering an authentic glimpse of organic farming, traditional mountain lifestyles, and deep community ties.
The village is popular for its traditional wooden architecture and the vibrant tradition of hanging corn garlands on balconies and doorways. here corn garlands hanging outside homes, demonstrating how Sainji has kept its community farming and traditions alive. The village is renowned throughout India for the corn garlands hanging outside doors, windows, and balconies, which not only enhance its beauty but also keep the tradition alive.
Dried corn is not just for decoration, but is an important part of the lives of the people of Sainji. Villagers hang it to dry over the winter, saving the seeds for sowing the next day, and then grinding it to use in their daily diet.
It can be seen here that corn is used to decorate homes, display them, and be incorporated into everyday life. More than just a crop, it symbolizes self-reliance and the centuries-old relationship between community and land.