The Celebrating Banik:
We are a Vaisya sub-caste consisting mainly of traders and merchants. The ancient texts refer to Suvarna Banik (goldsmiths), Gandha Banik (perfume traders), Taulik (betelnut traders), Modak (sweetmeat traders) as well as artisan classes like kumbhakar (potters), Kangsakar (conchshell bangle makers), Karmakar (blacksmiths) and Tantubay (weavers).