How the Paan will Remain an Integral Part of Indian Culture?
Betel leaves offer a taste that is loved by one and all. We all have eaten a paan sometime in our life: the experience remains etched forever. This is because the minty and strong taste of a betel leaf lingers for a long while. The after taste of a paan brightens up a lazy evening. It works as a digestive after a heavy meal. No wonder some people enjoy saadapaan after a meal which is no more than a betel leaf with catechu, slaked lime and betel nuts. So, how important is paan for a household? One can gauge the importance of paan for traditional households, as they traditionally grew betel vines in the backyard of their homes. This has been, particularly, the case for any household in Bihar, which is known for the best variety of paan, Magahi paan. Paan also enjoys an important place in Indian tradition. In a few customs of marriage, paan leaves are compulsory. In Bengali wedding ceremony, there is a custom where the bride covers her face with a pair of betel leaves. Paan is also