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Chikal Kalo Festival : Must Attend Festival Of Goa For Monsoon Lovers Goa has everything for a stupendous vacation – amazing beaches, exotic parties, glamorous night life, finger-licking seafood and cool shopping outlets – and you can enjoy all of this in any of the hotels in Goa near beach. There is a lot more in Goa to unravel especially in monsoon. The marvellous festivals of Goa such as Grape Escapade, Goa Carnival, Goa Mango Festival, Sunburn Goa, Shigmo Festival and the most unique among all of them all, “Chikal Kalo” festival are all monsoon festivals. About Chikal Kalo Festival Chikal Kalo is celebrated in the auspicious month of Ashadha which is July according to Gregorian calendar. The event bears great cultural as well as spiritual significance for the participants. We will walk you through the facts about the “Chikal Kalo” Festival held in the middle of monsoons in Goa.
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Rituals of the Chikal Kalo Festival The originality and uniqueness of Goa lie in its local festival – Chikal Kalo. One of the most important days of the Ashaad Month of the Hindu Calendar is the ‘Ekadashi’. A 24-hour celebration includes ‘Akhand Satsang’ where believers chant and worship the idol of Devaki holding Krishna as an infant at Devaki-Krishna temple. This temple was a victim of Portuguese re-landscaping program and was shifted from Chorao Island to Marcel, Orgao and with that Chikal Kalo festival is also get shifted to this place.
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Starting with the Mud Festival Bal Krishna is one of the most celebrated divine figures among Hindu followers. The stories about his mischievous childhood and his divinity are quite famous. The mud festival takes place near the ground of the indigenous Devaki Krishna Temple. The soil transforms into a muddy playground for all, thanks to the rain. One can see kids playing around, reminding the viewers of the stories and Krishna’s shenanigans.
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The Oil Ritual The Oil Ritual of Chikal Kalo starts with kids and men covering their bodies with oil before becoming the part of the mud festival. Huge crowds participate in the event, and everyone is equally excited and impatient to be a part of it.
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Religious activities following the Oil Ritual As the men are oiled, they proceed towards the Daad Sakhal right next to the Devaki Krishna temple. The viewers can make note of the enthusiasm amongst the participants by their roars and chants praising the greatness of ‘Vithal’.
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And the Celebration begins… Once they are done with the spiritual activities, it is time for fun. Moving to the beats of drums and getting ready for action, you can witness people playing in the mud, soaked and covered in brown. There are a series of games that are organised in the zealous festival such as Kabbadi, Chakra, Frog game, Blind man and what not. You might not understand these, and that’s why you must witness them for yourselves; for sure you can’t resist being a part of it. You can plan your journey to Goa this monsoon and book your stay in one of the Goa hotels packages for a luxurious as well as enriching experience with the mind-boggling touch of the Chikal Kalo Festival. As interesting as this unique Goan festival is, you might be in for knowing more about it. Have a look at some more specialities about the Chikal Kalo Festival.
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The traditional Dahi Handi Ritual in Chikal Kalo The mischievous Krishna is known as ‘Makhan Chor’, and so DahiHandi is an essential part of any festival that celebrates the Lord. This is the most iconic games and is thrilling to watch and be a part of in the Chikal Kalo festival of Goa.
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Delicious Delicacies of the Chikal Kalo Festival After a hectic day, it's time for some delicious festive treat. Everyone enjoys the ‘Prasad’ and the delicious food served by the people. The locals, as well as the tourists, can be seen enjoying and dancing to the music.
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Best places to stay near Devaki Krishna Temple, Marcel Marcel in Goa offers an astoundingly divine and soulful experience of a lifetime, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. There are great options in Marcel where you can choose to stay. For instance, Calangute is located in close proximity to Marcel where you can book the Calangute beach resort goa that has the best services to boost your festive experience. Now that you know the specialities and some fun facts about the Chikal Kalo Festival, you might want to pack your bags and plan out a trip in the monsoons to witness the most unique and incredible festivals in Goa. To top this trip a notch, you can visit the famous beaches such as the Calangute beach in Goa which is located just 37 km from Marcel, Orgao. You can book your stay in hotels in Goa Calangute and enjoy the beauty of the best beach in Goa – the Calangute. After you enjoy your days in Calangute, you can move to Marcel one or two days before the Chikal Kalo. This monsoon, you are going to have a lot of fun! Plan your vacation and be a part of the extravaganza. Kudos, people!
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