Yomari
Yomari,also calledyamari,(Nepal Bhasa:𑐫𑑀𑐩𑐵𑐬𑐷 or 𑐫𑑅𑐩𑐵𑐬𑐷) is a delicacy of theNewarcommunity inNepal.It is a steameddumplingthat consists of an external covering ofrice flour[1]with sweet fillings such aschakuandkhuwa.The delicacy plays a very important role in Newa society, and is a key part of the festival ofYomari Punhi.[2][3]According to some, the triangular shape of the Yamari is a symbolic representation of one half of theShadkona,the symbol ofSaraswatiand wisdom.[4]
Etymology
[edit]The name "yamari" comes from twoNepal Bhasawords, "Ya:"(𑐫𑑅) meaning "to like" and "Mari"(𑐩𑐵𑐬𑐷) meaning "delicacy/bread". So,yamariliterally means a popular (liked) delicacy.
Festival
[edit]The festival of Yomari Punhi begins on the second day of the full moon when prayers are offered during which the yomaris are stored and not eaten. On the fourth and the final day the people belonging to the Newa community eat the sweet bread, seen as a gift from the gods, at the conclusion of the festival.[5]
Gallery
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Yomari Punhi offering. -
Yomari -
The filling inside Yomari -
A close-up view of Yomari
See also
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References
[edit]- ^Goldstein, D.; Mintz, S.; Krondl, M.; Mason, L. (2015).The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets.Oxford Companions. Oxford University Press. p. 634.ISBN978-0-19-931339-6.Retrieved5 November2016.
- ^Roufs, T.G.; Roufs, K.S. (2014).Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture.ABC-CLIO. p. 237.ISBN978-1-61069-221-2.Retrieved5 November2016.
- ^Republica."PHOTOS: Sweet Yomari".My Republica.Retrieved5 January2021.
- ^Basu Pasa (बासुपासा).Kantipur (कान्तिपुर)(in Nepali).
- ^Nepal Travel Guide
External links
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