Chikhal Kalo

Chikhal Kalo
Also calledMud festival
Observed byGoan Hindus
TypeReligious, cultural
Date11th day of the fourth month of Ashadh in the Hindu calendar

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]

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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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)