Paan is wrapped in a triangular shape with varieties of paan masala. It is sealed with clove and cherry on top with silver foil.
Raja Paan- wraped with love and sweetness: Raja festival is celebrated to honour womanhood and Mother Earth. But The Raja festival is incomplete without a ‘Paan’. Paan usually chewed for digestion, is part of the festival since ages. Apart from this paan is often gifted to friends and relatives as a warm festive gesture.
Paan is a symbol of love, affection and devotion. People who do not even eat paan in general crave to eat Raja special paan. Raja Paan is wrapped in a triangular shape with varieties of paan masala. It is sealed with clove and cherry on top with silver foil.
Raja Paan Ingredients
Sweet betel leaves, chuna, katha, gulkand, paan syrup, sweet fennel seeds, tutti-frutti, desiccated/fried coconut, roasted coriander seeds, finely chopped dates, cardamom, glazed cherries, cloves and silver foil for garnishing. rose water, rose petals and other aromatic spices. Now- a- days chocolate chips and colourful candies are also included. During Raja, paan shops experience surge in sales. The price of paan ranges roughly from Rs 10 to Rs 300 depending upon ingredients and demand.
Lord Jagannath is also fond of paan. Everyday Paan is prepared filled with aromatic spices and are offered to the trinity after routine meals and before bed time. Historically, paan was associated with royalty and generous hosting. Ancient India had exquisitely crafted silver and brass Paan Daans, betel nut cutters, and decorative containers that reflected elegance and status.
Raja Paan is a cultural tradition woven into the three- day festival. The fun of Raja is unique. So, eat paan and enjoy the festival.
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