The Gandhabanik community stands as one of Bengal’s oldest and most revered mercantile lineages — a community whose story is woven with the essence of fragrance, faith, and fortitude. The word Gandhabanik itself means “merchant of fragrance” — Gandha symbolising scent and purity, and Banik denoting the spirit of trade and enterprise.
From the ancient markets of Bengal to the royal courts and sacred temples, our ancestors once carried the rarest perfumes, spices, and incense — treasures that journeyed across oceans to distant lands like Rome and Southeast Asia. Their trade was not just of goods, but of grace — spreading the aroma of Bengal’s artistry and devotion to every corner of the known world.
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The Gandhabanik community became known as one of the various professional and social groups in Hindu society. According to the Vedic system, society was divided into four classes — Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.
The Gandhabaniks belonged to the Vaishya class. They were deeply devoted to religion and engaged in trade and service.
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