The Chikhal Kalo is a traditional mud festival that celebrates Lord Krishna’s childhood. The festival happens in the Devki Krishna temple in Marcel, Ponda Taluka in North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa.[1][2]
| Chikhal Kalo | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Mud festival |
| Observed by | Goan Hindus |
| Type | Religious, cultural |
| Date | 11th day of the fourth month of Ashadh in the Hindu calendar |
The word Chikhal Kalo means “Mud Bath.” and the celebration pays homage to the profound bond shared between the farming community of Goa and Mother Earth.[3][4]
In the festival, people smear oil to the body and play in the mud replicating the games played by Lord Krishna as a child. The festival is attended by both locals and tourists. The festival has been recognised and promoted by the Goa state tourism department.[5][6]
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- ^ "Chikhal Kalo: Goans Celebrate Mud Festival With Zeal". 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "Chikhal Kalo – Department of Tourism, Government of Goa". Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "Goa mud festival 'Chikhal Kalo' celebrates connection between farmers, Mother Earth". Hindustan Times. 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ Udayavani. "Goa Festival: ಶತಮಾನಗಳಷ್ಟು ಪುರಾತನ ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಮಣ್ಣಿನ ಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಣೆ…ಏನಿದು?". Udayavani (in Kannada). Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ Gracias, Abigail Crasto,Franky (2023-06-30). "Goa's Chikal Kalo festival makes a splash". Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
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