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[[File:Panagam picture.JPG|thumb|Panakam served in a traditional vessel]]<br />
'''Panakam''', also spelled '''Panaka'''<ref>{{Cite book |last=Veṅkaṭeśa (Daivajña.) |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cR_-P9NCLv0C&dq=panaka+drink&pg=PA597 |title=Sri Sarwarthachintamani: English Translation |date=1996 |publisher=Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |isbn=978-81-208-1353-3 |pages=597 |language=en}}</ref> and '''Panagam''',<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cyPaAAAAMAAJ&q=panagam+drink |title=Indian Folklore Research Journal |date=2007 |publisher=National Folklore Support Centre |pages=48 |language=en}}</ref> ({{Transliteration|ta|Pānakaṃ}};<ref>{{Cite book |last=Institute |first=Sri Venkatesvara University Oriental Research |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OjR8uWIVrf8C&q=p%C4%81nakam+drink |title=Sri Venkateswara University Oriental Journal |date=2007 |pages=215 |language=en}}</ref> lit. 'sweet drink') is a traditional beverage originating in [[South India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Panakam Recipe: How to Make Panakam Recipe at Home {{!}} Homemade Panakam Recipe - Times Food |url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/panakam/rs82097924.cms |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=recipes.timesofindia.com |language=en}}</ref> According to [[Madhur Jaffrey]] it was known circa 1000 BCE; in 2014 she wrote that she has not seen it served but only mentioned in ancient texts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Jaffrey |first=Madhur |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L7zCAwAAQBAJ&q=panaka |title=Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World: A Cookbook |date=2014-07-16 |publisher=Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed |isbn=978-0-307-81612-2 |pages=644 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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The drink is traditionally made on [[Rama Navami]],<ref>{{Cite book |last=Chanchreek |first=K. L. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TicTAQAAIAAJ&q=panakam+drink |title=Encyclopaedia of Great Festivals |date=2007 |publisher=Shree Publishers & Distributors |isbn=978-81-8329-191-0 |pages=31 |language=en}}</ref> though it is commonly offered as a beverage during [[Hindu festivals]], and as a [[prasada]]m after religious ceremonies, especially during the summer months. ''[[The Times of India]]'' called it "synonymous with Sri Ramnavami".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Panakam Recipe: How to Make Panakam Recipe at Home {{!}} Homemade Panakam Recipe - Times Food |url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/panakam/rs82097924.cms |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In some parts of India, it is a traditional part of wedding preparations.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Das |first=Shiva Tosh |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HGKSInr6RAEC&dq=panakam&pg=PA123 |title=Life Style, Indian Tribes: Locational Practice |date=1989 |publisher=Gyan Publishing House |isbn=978-81-212-0263-3 |pages=123 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last= |first= |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3v5BAAAAYAAJ&dq=panakam&pg=PA121 |title=The Baramahal Records |date=1907 |publisher=Government Press |pages=92,98,121,124,131,152,158,164 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Gupta |first=C. Dwarakanath |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OJlpWwZkRDAC&dq=panakam&pg=PA174 |title=Socio-cultural History of an Indian Caste |date=1999 |publisher=Mittal Publications |isbn=978-81-7099-726-9 |pages=174 |language=en}}</ref> In fact, Panakam was considered lord Rama's favorite drink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=M. B. T. |date=2025-04-21 |title=Lord Rama's Panakam: A Holy Elixir Quenching Thirst |url=https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/lord-rama-panakam-a-holy-elixir-quenching-thirst |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Medbound |language=en}}</ref><br />
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According to Jaffrey the base of the drink is [[jaggery]].<ref name=":0" /> It also typically includes some combination of [[Lemon|lemon juice]], [[cardamom]], [[ginger]], all of which are usually mixed with cold water.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Jagannathan |first=Maithily |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xcIrkKUJH9QC&dq=panakam+drink&pg=PA158 |title=South Indian Hindu Festivals and Traditions |date=2005 |publisher=Abhinav Publications |isbn=978-81-7017-415-8 |pages=158 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Akkal |first=Shenkottai Avudai |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s0moDAAAQBAJ&dq=panakam+jaggery+drink&pg=PT143 |title=Transgressing Boundaries: The Songs of Shenkottai Avudai Akkal |date=2014-06-24 |publisher=Zubaan |isbn=978-93-83074-46-4 |pages=143 |language=en}}</ref> In her 2014 ''World Vegetarian'', Jaffrey calls for it to be served hot.<ref name=":0" /> Jaffrey's version to be served cold includes lemon juice, while her hot version does not.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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