Malavakusika Raga: Page from a Dispersed Ragmala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), Amber, Rajasthan, India, Early 17th century
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Paintings from Mughal and Rajput courts alike underscore the importance of paan. They depict rulers at leisure, surrounded by paan daans. In the Tutinama, a manuscript made in Akbar’s court, we see a bowl of paan, along with multiple flasks of wine laid out in front of Khujasta, the protagonist, who is getting ready to meet her lover. The Nimatnama, a fifteenth-century manuscript commissioned by the Sultan of Malwa, depicts him kneeling in his night clothes, poised to take a bite out of a triangular betel leaf, while he is offered a golden bowl full of even more paan. Translated by Norah M. Titley, the manuscript claims that through paan consumption, “teeth are strengthened, diseases of the tongue, lips, gullet, throat, and windpipe are prevented, as is inflammation of the chest.”
Textual references to paan go back even further. The sixth-century Sanskrit text on medicine, Sushruta Samhita, explicitly mentions that each meal should end with paan. The Kamasutra, too, names paan as an aphrodisiac—an association depicted rather explicitly in a Rajput painting from the eighteenth century which portrays a king making love to his companion, while a golden tray for wine and paan lies on a lush carpet next to him.
Radha Offers Pan to Krishna, Bahu-Jammu area, Northern India, c. 1725.
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In this exquisite 18th-century miniature painting, Radha is seen offering paan (betel leaf) to Lord Krishna—a tender act symbolizing devotion, affection, and cultural refinement. For centuries, paan has not only been a post-meal delight but also a sacred and romantic offering in classical Indian art and literature.
Just like this ancient tradition, our handcrafted meetha paan blends history, ritual, and flavor into every bite.
Why Choose Panwaris
At Panwaris, our commitment to authenticity and rich, unforgettable flavor sets us apart. Every sweet paan we craft is a celebration of tradition, wrapped in a touch of magic. But we don't stop there — we serve our paan with the same dignity and elegance it deserves. From premium packaging to prompt and careful delivery, every detail reflects our promise to provide a luxurious experience — never like a roadside stall, but always with the feeling, respect, and charm that true paan lovers expect.
From the first bite to the last leaf, our sweet paan is crafted with love and passion.
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