Culture

In Newari tradition, yo (favorite) Mari ( mithai) is one of the favorite winter delicacies. When Children turned two years of age they were adorned with yomari necklace mala. The two-year birthday is an auspicious celebration. Families gather together and learn the intricate art of making this special dish. Yomari is made with rice flour and it is shaped like a fish. In Newari community it is popular in the time of December during the full moon. This festival is dedicated to the goddess of grain, Annapurna. In a traditional society where love restrictive among the younger generation, Yomari Punhi’s ‘Yomari Fonegu’ culture was used as a sneaking day to meet the partner offering the Yomari to their beloved.