Chikhal Kalo

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
Chikhal Kalo festival
Also calledMud festival
Observed byGoan Hindus
TypeReligious, cultural
Date11th 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]

See also

References
  1. "Chikhal kalo: An expression of joy". The Times of India. 2009-07-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  2. "Chikhal Kalo: Goans Celebrate Mud Festival With Zeal". 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  3. "Chikhal Kalo – Department of Tourism, Government of Goa". Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  4. "Goa mud festival 'Chikhal Kalo' celebrates connection between farmers, Mother Earth". Hindustan Times. 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  5. Udayavani. "Goa Festival: ಶತಮಾನಗಳಷ್ಟು ಪುರಾತನ ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಮಣ್ಣಿನ ಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಣೆ…ಏನಿದು?". Udayavani (in Kannada). Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  6. Gracias, Abigail Crasto,Franky (2023-06-30). "Goa's Chikal Kalo festival makes a splash". Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2023-07-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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