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Indian Army Celebrates Ningol Chakouba with Bishnupur Women in Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:47 AM
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The Indian Army marked the traditional Meitei festival of Ningol Chakouba by inviting local women to Bishnupur, Manipur, fostering community ties.
The Indian Army celebrated the Meitei festival of Ningol Chakouba in Bishnupur, Manipur, bringing together soldiers and local women to exchange gifts and share a communal meal.
The festival, which marks the return of married daughters to their parental homes, was observed with traditional music, dance and a shared feast.
Army officials said the celebration aimed to strengthen bonds between the forces and the local community, honouring the region's cultural heritage.
The festival, which marks the return of married daughters to their parental homes, was observed with traditional music, dance and a shared feast.
Army officials said the celebration aimed to strengthen bonds between the forces and the local community, honouring the region's cultural heritage.