Wanting to learn about the Bania in Rajisthanhttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/?src=rss:qb:qbsWanting to learn about the Bania in Rajisthanen-usWanting to learn about the Bania in Rajisthanhttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/?src=rss:qb:qbsWanting to learn about the Bania in RajisthanWanting to learn about the Bania in Rajisthanhttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>I am currently studying the the Bania culture in India.  I am interested in learning about the food and the Jain religion as well as any traditional dress that might have been worn by the people in the past.  I am also interested in learning about rituals and practices past or present that are meaningful to the Bania.  I understand that there is a special ceremony involved in naming a child when they are babies.  Is that correct?</p>LaurieLaurie46questionTue, 25 Nov 2008 13:03:48 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/?src=rss:qb:qbiRE: Wanting to learn about the Bania in Rajisthanhttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/interesting_information_history_735172126135078?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Some very interesting information on the history of Jain foods, and current practices can be found on this website.</p> <p>http://www.jainworld.com/society/jainfood/jfindex.htm</p> <p>Happy cooking!</p>Elizabeth - BetterRecipes Food ExpertElizabeth - BetterRecipes Food Expert30answer3.0Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:43:28 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/interesting_information_history_735172126135078?src=rss:qb:qbiRE: Wanting to learn about the Bania in Rajisthanhttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/Laurie_Yes_true_understand_kept_495570137404110?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Laurie...Yes this is true, but I understand that it is kept private and for the family only until after the ceramony, when it's a big announcement to "introduce" the child to the public...extended family and friends first.  The child is usually given a name that fits or describes something, or an action that will guide the child for success into the future...please remember...this is just my understanding,and I may be somewhere out in left field.</p>GraptosGraptosfemale57answer3.0Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:54:49 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Wanting_learn_Bania_Rajisthan_food_6272913631719/Laurie_Yes_true_understand_kept_495570137404110?src=rss:qb:qbi