Ningol Chakouba
Ningol Chakouba or Chakouba or Hiyangei Nini Paanba is a festival, celebrated by the Manipuri 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]
| Ningol Chakouba | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Meitei people and other secular non-Meitei people |
| Type | Meitei |
| Celebrations | Married 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 |
| Date | as per Meitei calendar |
| Frequency | Annual |
Significance
This Manipuri festival is celebrated in the entire Manipur region as well as other regions of Manipuri settlement. Though originally celebrated by the Manipuri people, now it is celebrated by every ethnic groups in Manipur. It is also a reunion of family. It is also celebrated in Meitei diaspora outside manipur. Brothers are being blessed by sisters on this special day.
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
- Sajibu Nongma Panba- Manipuri new year
- Yaoshang- Manipuri holi
- Heikru Hidongba- Manipuri boat racing festival
References
- https://www.videovolunteers.org/ningol-chakouba-a-day-for-daughters-in-manipur
- https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/ningol-chakouba-celebrated-in-manipur.html/amp
- https://www.officeholidays.com/amp/holidays/india/manipur/manipur-ningol-chakkouba
- http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=leisure.El.A_Ningols_Chakouba_Wish
- https://blog.mygov.in/ningol-chakouba-the-festival-of-family-reunion-that-signifies-manipurs-rich-cultural-heritage/