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Chikhal Kalo festival
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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 Chikhal Kalo is a traditional mud festival that celebrates Lord Krishna’s childhood. The festival happens in the Devki Krishna temple in Marcel, Ponda TalukainNorth 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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