Bagiya (also called Pithha[1]) is a delicacy of the Maithil[2] and Tharu communities of India and Nepal. It is a steamed dumpling that consists of an external covering of rice flour[3] and an inner content of sweet substances such like chaku, vegetables and other fried items. The delicacy plays a very important role in Tharu society, and is a key part of the festival of Diwali (also known as Deepawali or Tihar) on the day of Laxmi Puja.[4][5]

Bagiya
Bagiya

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  1. "मिथिला के खान-पान की संस्कृति की पहचान बगिया". m.jagran.com.
  2. "सर्दी में बनने वाले खास स्नैक्स में से एक है यह गुड़ की बगिया". www.pakwangali.in. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  3. "Making Bagiya". Boss Nepal. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  4. "Food and The Nepali". ECS NEPAL. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  5. "Tharu Cuisines and Delicacies (in Pictures) - The Nepali Food Blog | theGundruk.com". The Nepali Food Blog | theGundruk.com. 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2018-09-15.

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