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{{Infobox holiday<br />
| holiday_name = Chikhal Kalo<br />
| type = Hindu<br />
| nickname = Mud festival<br />
| image = Chikhal_Kalo.jpg<br />
| caption = Chikhal Kalo festival<br />
| observedby = [[Hinduism in Goa|Goan Hindus]]<br />
| litcolor = <br />
| longtype = Religious, cultural<br />
| date = 11th day of the fourth month of Ashadh in the Hindu calendar<br />
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The '''Chikhal Kalo''' is a traditional mud festival that celebrates [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]]’s childhood. The festival happens in the Devki Krishna temple in Marcel, [[Ponda taluka|Ponda Taluka]] in [[North Goa district]] of the Indian state of Goa.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chikhal kalo: An expression of joy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/chikhal-kalo-an-expression-of-joy/articleshow/4739010.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-08 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Chikhal Kalo: Goans Celebrate Mud Festival With Zeal |url=https://hindustanherald.com/goans-celebrate-chikhal-kalo-mud-festival-with-zeal-and-enthusiasm/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chikhal Kalo – Department of Tourism, Government of Goa |url=https://goatourism.gov.in/chikhal-kalo/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Goa mud festival ‘Chikhal Kalo’ celebrates connection between farmers, Mother Earth |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/goa-mud-festival-chikhal-kalo-celebrates-connection-between-farmers-mother-earth-101688292331681.html |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> <br />
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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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udayavani |title=Goa Festival: ಶತಮಾನಗಳಷ್ಟು ಪುರಾತನ ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಮಣ್ಣಿನ ಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಣೆ…ಏನಿದು? |url=https://www.udayavani.com/homepage-karnataka-edition/big5-karnataka-edition/goa-village-lures-tourists-for-chikhal-kalo-festival |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Udayavani |language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gracias |first=Abigail Crasto,Franky |title=Goa's Chikal Kalo festival makes a splash |url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/goas-chikal-kalo-festival-makes-a-splash |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Gomantak Times |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Shigmo]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Religious festivals in India]]<br />
[[Category:Hindu festivals]]<br />
[[Category:Hinduism in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Festivals in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Folk festivals in India]]</div>Pixerark