The Gobindobhog Rice is rice cultivated mostly in West Bengal in India. It is a short grain, white , aromatic , sticky rice having a sweet buttery flavor . It derives its name from its usage as the principal ingredient in the preparation of the offerings to Govindaji , the family deity of the Setts of Kolkata. Gobindobhog Rice is so flavorful and aromatic that it is often served plain and steamed as an accompaniment with Bengali curries.