Ningol Chakouba

Ningol Chakouba is a social festival of merriment celebrated in the state of Manipur. It is mainly celebrated by the Meiteis or the Vaishnavites. The significance of the festival can be well understood by its name itself. The meaning of “Ningol” is married women and “Chakouba” is going to parent’s house. Thus, the festival involves the married women going to their parent’s house.

The festival of Ningol chakouba is an extremely loved and widely celebrated festival among the Meities community. The married women, who are married to distant places return to parent’s house along with their children.

At their parent’s place, the women are pampered with food, gifts and total comfort. Mothersdaughters. Parents warmly welcome their daughters and grand children. are seen preparing lavish and extensive meals for their

The reason behind the fondness of the festival is the effect it has on strengthening the family ties. It is basically a source of family reunion and get- togethers. The festival proudly portraits the affection parents have for their daughters and vice-versa. The women in Manipur fondly wait for this festival giving them a reason to reunite with their parents living far away. Earlier mainly observed by the Meities community in the present times this festival is observed by the Pangals or the Manipuri Muslims to some extent.

Manipur is a place of merriment, fun and traditions. Over the years the traditions and culture of numerous festivals is still maintained and preserved. Having a look at the festival celebrations here one can understand the passion and zeal of people out here. There are a series of fairs and festivals that are celebrated round the clock here and all with equal zeal.

Time of Celebration:

The Ningol Chakouba Festival is celebrated on the second day of the New Moon in the Manipuri month of Hiyangei which is November.