Ningol Chakouba

Ningol Chakouba or Chakouba or Hiyangei Nini Paanba is a festival, celebrated by the Meitei people in the second lunar day of Hiyangei (October–November) month of Manipuri calendar. The festival is celebrated in the theme of strengthening of the bond of love between married ladies (ningol) and their paternal families.[1][2][3][4][5]

Ningol Chakouba
Observed byMeitei people
TypeMeitei
CelebrationsMarried ladies are invited to their parental homes to have a feast together with father, brothers and uncles to tighten the bond of love between the ladies and their parental homes
Dateas per Meitei calendar
FrequencyAnnual

Significance

This Manipuri festival is celebrated in the entire Manipur region as well as other regions of Manipuri settlement. Though originally celebrated by the Meitei people, now it is celebrated by a number of ethnic groups in Manipur. It is also a reunion of family. Brothers are being blessed by sisters on this special day.[6]

Celebration

The married ladies are invited to their paternal families for a feast (Chakouba) to be had together with their brothers (especially) and other family members. After the feast, they are given gifts by their brothers, father, uncles, or (any other male family members), etc. Women also bring special gift to her family.

See also

References
  1. "Ningol Chakouba: A Day for Daughters in Manipur – Video Volunteers".
  2. "Ningol Chakouba celebrated in Manipur". 21 October 2018.
  3. "Ningol Chakkouba in Manipur in 2021 | by Office Holidays".
  4. http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=leisure.El.A_Ningols_Chakouba_Wish
  5. "Ningol Chakouba - the festival of family reunion that signifies Manipur's rich cultural heritage".
  6. NewsDesk, TNM (2022-10-28). "Manipur celebrates Ningol Chakouba festival signifying strengthening of ties". The News Mill. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
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