History of Kattha
The recent use of Kattha is only in Paan (Beatle Leaf). This is because after the painting of Ajanta & usage in Ayurveda as medicine, the general purpose remains only for Paan (Beatle Leaf).
The Hindu also has it’s own importance with the evidence of God & mythology believes that the phrase “Sampoorna Bhojanam” only completes.

The Paan is the medium to consume Kattha. The Mysoor house, Patiyala house, Peshwas Marathas, Nizamas, Mughals admire & praise for paan for colorful when you consume Paan with pure & natural Kattha.

Eg. Red. The reddishness of Paan is depending upon the Kattha used.  Beatle Leaf & Kattha are complementary to each other. Without Kattha not a single holy ceremony completes in India as well as Indian sub continent. Kattha is also used in the form of Prasadam – food for God. The Deities & Goddess Renuka Mata offered the food made from Kattha.
In Muslim religion the two distinctive things accepted as a Good Omen.  1. Heena     2. Kattha.

The word is same like Pandora’s box. It is really critical & feels magical to

Outsider when they saw paan box.
The word is same like Pandora’s box. It is really critical & feels magical to outsider when they saw Paan box.
Status
The status of Europeans is depend on the Hat, Australians depends on Costumes. Americans depends on Luxurious car etc.

In India the olden days carries some fascinating moments just like invitation to following, assumes status symbol.