Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026 Begins in Goa
The Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026 started in Goa near the Shree Devki Krishna Temple in Marcel.
The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, inaugurated the three-day festival.
The festival includes mud play, cultural performances, and a cooking competition.
It celebrates Goa's rich cultural traditions and community spirit.
The festival will continue over the weekend and culminate in a mud play event on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
The Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026 was inaugurated near Shree Devki Krishna Temple, Marcel, Goa.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the festival, emphasizing unity and cultural heritage.
The festival features mud play, cultural performances, and a cooking competition.
Mahesh Kale was honored with a Kaavi portrait by renowned artist Sagar Naik Mule.
The festival culminates in a mud play event on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
- Who
- Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, and other dignitaries
- What
- Inauguration of the Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Near Shree Devki Krishna Temple, Marcel, Goa
- Why
- To celebrate Goa's cultural heritage and community spirit
Cultural Preservation
Tourism Promotion
Festival Significance
Cultural Preservation
The festival is a unique tradition that celebrates unity and cultural heritage.
Tourism Promotion
The festival is a significant event for promoting Goa's cultural tourism.
- Festival Name
- Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026
- Location
- Near Shree Devki Krishna Temple, Marcel, Goa
- Inauguration Date
- July 24, 2026
- Inaugurated By
- Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa
- Key Attractions
- Mud play, cultural performances, cooking competition
- Culmination Date
- July 26, 2026