Banana Leaf and its Use in South Asia
Banana Leaves are used in cooking, wrapping, and serving food in a wide range of cuisines in tropical and subtropical areas such as India, Indonesia, Srilanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Burma, etc. Many Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies use banana leaves as a decorative which has various symbolic meanings. Most of the age-old houses in the tropical village, have thatched roofs and fences made of dry banana leaves. South Indians use banana leaves as a serving plate. It is a long-time tradition to eat in a banana leaf and this is customary during festive occasions. As the banana leaves allow the steam to penetrate through, they are used as a mat for steaming, grilling, and barbecue. Due to it's religious significance, these leaves are used for decorating the mandapam and performing religious rituals in the Hindu tradition. In Southern India, during Karthika Deepam festival the lamps which are floated in the rivers are made of banana leaves. This makes it more eco-friend
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