Ningol Chakouba
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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 | |
|---|---|
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| 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 |
SignificanceEdit
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.[citation needed] 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.
CelebrationEdit
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.[citation needed] women also bring special gift to her family.
See alsoEdit
- Sajibu Nongma Panba- Manipuri new year
- Yaoshang- Manipuri holi
- Heikru Hidongba- Manipuri boat racing festival
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Ningol Chakouba: A Day for Daughters in Manipur – Video Volunteers".
- ↑ "Ningol Chakouba celebrated in Manipur".
- ↑ "Ningol Chakkouba in Manipur in 2021 | by Office Holidays".
- ↑ http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=leisure.El.A_Ningols_Chakouba_Wish
- ↑ "Ningol Chakouba - the festival of family reunion that signifies Manipur's rich cultural heritage".