Ningol Chakkouba
(Ningol Chakouba)
Celebration of Ningol Chakkouba in Delhi
Observed byMeitei people
TypeMeitei people
CelebrationsMarried ladies are invited to their parental homes to have a feast together with their fathers, brothers and uncles to tighten the bond of love between the ladies and their parental homes.
Dateas per Meitei calendar
FrequencyAnnual

Ningol Chakkouba, also known as Ningol Chakouba or Hiyangei Nini Paanba (Meitei for 'second day of Hiyaangei'), is a traditional Meitei festival, celebrated by the Meitei people in the second lunar day of Hiyangei (October–November) month of Meitei calendar. It is celebrated in the theme of strengthening the bond of love between married ningol (Meitei for 'ladies') and their paternal families.[1] In addition to its celebration in western countries, like Australia and Canada,[2][3] by Indian diasporas, it is also celebrated in many Indian cities, outside Manipur, including but not limited to Bangalore,[4][5][6] Delhi,[7][8][9][10] Kolkata,[11][12] Mumbai,[13] Pune,[14][15][16][17] Shillong,[18] Silchar,[19][20] among many others.[21]

Definitions

The Learners' Manipuri-English Dictionary defines Ningol Chakkouba as “a social festival of the Meiteis in which married women come to their parental home and enjoy a sumptuous feast with other members of the family, as observed on the second day of new moon in the month of Hiyangei.”[22]

It also defines "Ningol" as “a woman or girl belonging to a clan or family.”[23] “Chakkouba” is defined as “an occasion of hosting a grand feast.”[24]

Etymology

In Meitei language, "Chakkouba" is made of three root words, which are "Chak" (Meitei for 'rice/food'), "Kou" (Meitei for 'to call') and "-ba" (Meitei for 'nom').[25]

According to the official website of MyGov.in of the Government of India, ningol means 'married woman' and Chakouba means 'invitation for feast'.[26]

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.[27]

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

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    —"Ningol Chakouba - the festival of family reunion that signifies Manipur's rich cultural heritage".
  2. ↑ "Ningol Chakouba – Manipuri Association of Canada". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  3. ↑ "Ningol Chakouba celebration in Montreal, Canada on November 29, 2015". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  4. ↑ "Ningol Chakouba at Bengaluru 20221108". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  5. ↑ "Ningol Chakouba in Bengaluru - The Frontier Manipur". 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  6. ↑ KanglaOnline (2011-10-23). "MMAB Ningol Chakouba Grand Thabal Chongba at Bangalore on October 29 – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  7. ↑ "7th Ningol Chakouba at New Delhi 20211117". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  8. ↑ "Delhi celebrates Manipuri festival -- Ningol Chakouba -- with fervour".
  9. ↑ Khumukcham, Rinku (2018-12-10). "Ningol Chakouba celebration at Delhi". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  10. ↑ KanglaOnline (2010-11-04). "Ningol Chakouba Celebration at Delhi – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  11. ↑ "Early celebration of traditional Manipuri festival in Kolkata". The Times of India. 2018-11-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  12. ↑ "MIK (Manipuri in Kolkata) celebrated Ningol Chakouba at South Kolkata :: November 04th 2018". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  13. ↑ "Ningol Chakkouba celebrated at Navi Mumbai, Mumbai :: October 25 2014". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  14. ↑ "Ningol Chakouba organized at Pune 20221123". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  15. ↑ "Ningol Chakouba celebrated in Pune". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  16. ↑ KanglaOnline (2016-11-17). "Ningol Chakouba organised at Pune by AMAND – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  17. ↑ KanglaOnline (2015-11-15). "Ningol Chakouba celebration at Pune by UMCF – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (2015-11-29). "Ningol Chakouba celebrated with fanfare - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  20. ↑ "MYFA organise Ningol Chakouba : 08th nov19". Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  21. ↑ Takhellambam, Rabi (2019-11-07). "MYFA Organise Ningol Chakouba". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  22. ↑ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). Written at Chicago. "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary (Ningol Chakkouba)". dsal.uchicago.edu (in English and Manipuri). US: University of Chicago. p. 104. Retrieved 2023-12-11. ningol cākkouba ꯅꯤꯉꯣꯜ ꯆꯥꯛꯀꯧꯕ /ni.ŋol cak.kəu.bə/ n. a social festival of the Meiteis in which married women come to their parental home and enjoy a sumptuous feast with other members of the family, as observed on the second day of new moon in the month of Hiyangei.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  23. ↑ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). Written at Chicago. "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary (Ningol)". dsal.uchicago.edu (in English and Manipuri). US: University of Chicago. p. 104. Retrieved 2023-12-11. ningol ꯅꯤꯉꯣꯜ /ni.ŋol/ n. a woman or girl belonging to a clan or family.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  24. ↑ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). Written at Chicago. "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary (Chakkouba)". dsal.uchicago.edu (in English and Manipuri). US: University of Chicago. p. 65. Retrieved 2023-12-11. cākkouba ꯆꯥꯛꯀꯧꯕ /cak.kəu.bə/ n. an occasion of hosting a grand feast. Morph: cāk‑kou‑ba [rice/food‑to call‑Nom].{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  25. ↑ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). Written at Chicago. "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary (Chakkouba)". dsal.uchicago.edu (in English and Manipuri). US: University of Chicago. p. 65. Retrieved 2023-12-11. cākkouba ꯆꯥꯛꯀꯧꯕ /cak.kəu.bə/ n. an occasion of hosting a grand feast. Morph: cāk‑kou‑ba [rice/food‑to call‑Nom].{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  26. ↑ "Ningol Chakouba - The festival of family reunion that signifies Manipur's rich cultural heritage". MyGov.in, Government of India. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  27. ↑ 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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