Time it
Ningol Chakkouba
Meitei · Manipur
- When
- November, on the lunar Hiyangei date
- Who
- Meitei
- Where
- Manipur
- Gateway
- Imphal
What it is
The festival
The festival of married daughters: every married woman returns to her parental home for a feast given by her brothers, one of the warmest family days in India.
Attending
How visitors fit in
A family day rather than a spectacle; travel in Manipur this week and every market runs at half-strength by noon.
Around it
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26