Ningol Chakkouba (Meitei: ꯅꯤꯉꯣꯜ ꯆꯥꯛꯀꯧꯕ, transl: feast for married women), also known as Hiyangei Nini Paanba (Meitei for 'second day of the month of Hiyaangei'), is a traditional Meitei festival, celebrated on the second day of the lunar month of Hiyangei (October–November). It is a celebration of bond of love between married women and their paternal families.[1] It is a major festival for the Meitei communities originated form Manipur State of India. It has been celebrated by Meities residing in neighboring states of Manipur like Assam as well as in Bangladesh and Myanmar. Other communities in Manipur also share the celebration and it's a public holiday. Manipuri diasporas in many Indian cities outside Manipur, including to Bangalore,[2] Delhi,[3] Kolkata,[4]Mumbai,[5] Pune,[6] Shillong,[7] and Silchar,[8] as well as in other countries, like USA, Australia,Canada,[9] as well as in South Korea,[10][11] Japan[12] and Taiwan[13] hosted the festival.
| Ningol Chakkouba | |
|---|---|
 Celebration of Ningol Chakkouba in Delhi | |
| Observed by | Meiteis |
| Type | Meitei people |
| Significance | Celebrates the bond between married women and their paternal home |
| Celebrations | Reunion of married women " Ningols " with their siblings and parents for a grand feast. Presentation of gifts to the ningols. |
| Begins | 2nd day of the Hiyangei month of the Meitei lunar calendar |
| Date | as per Meitei calendar |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
Celebration
editOn the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba, the parents graciously receive their wedded daughters at their "mapam," or paternal house, for a splendid feast.
The married women, adorned in their most exquisite traditional attire, arrive in the company of their children. They bestow upon their parents' gifts imbued with blessings for both the daughters and their progeny.
It is customary for the son of the family to extend a formal invitation to his sister a week in advance of the gathering.
Though devoid of specific religious connotations, this cherished social celebration serves to fortify the bonds of love and affection between married women and their familial ties. Moreover, it provides a delightful occasion for the reunion of family and friends, some of whom may have journeyed from distant locales.
See also
edit- Sajibu Nongma Panba - Meitei New year
- Yaoshang - Manipuri Spring Festival
- Heikru Hidongba - Manipuri boat racing festival
References
edit- ^ "Ningol Chakouba celebrated in Manipur". 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Ningol Chakouba in Bengaluru - The Frontier Manipur". 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ KanglaOnline (2010-11-04). "Ningol Chakouba Celebration at Delhi – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ "Early celebration of traditional Manipuri festival in Kolkata". The Times of India. 2018-11-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ "Ningol Chakkouba celebrated at Navi Mumbai, Mumbai :: October 25 2014". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ "Ningol Chakouba organized at Pune 20221123". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ Takhellambam, Rabi (2019-11-12). "Fashion Show cum Beauty Contest held in connection with Ningol Chakkouba at Shillong". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ Desk, Sentinel Digital (2015-11-29). "Ningol Chakouba celebrated with fanfare - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Ningol Chakouba – Manipuri Association of Canada". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ "Ningol Chakouba and Chavang Kut at Anseong City, South Korea :: November 2, 2019 ~ Pictures from Manipur". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Manipuris in Korea dedicate Ningol Chakouba funds to support IDPs". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Leishembi and Lal in Japan (2022-11-06). My first celebration of Ningol Chakouba in Japan. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ Dr. Meetei - Pro. Natural Olympia Champ (2020-11-22). Ningol Chakouba in Taiwan, 2020. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
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