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Trip to Varanasi aka Banaras aka Kashi: Chapter 5: Part 10: Banarasi Paan

February 4, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Paan is a South, East and South East Asian tradition of chewing Betel leaf (Piper betel) with areca nut. There are regional variations. Paan is chewed as a palate cleanser and a breath freshener. It is offered to guests and visitors as a sign of hospitality and at the beginning of social events. Paan makers may use mukhwas or tobacco in paan fillings. Most paan contains areca … [Read more...]

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