# Goa Chikhal Kalo Mud Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/goa-chikhal-kalo-mud-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-07-27T06:41:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Chikhal Kalo festival opened on 24 July 2026 in Marcel, Goa, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presiding over the inauguration alongside tourism officials. The three‑day event highlighted Goan monsoon traditions, featuring a mud‑play centerpiece, devotional music, cooking contests and cultural performances. By 27 July, the festival attracted thousands of visitors and devotees, with Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte attending and linking the celebration to the state’s “Goa Beyond Beaches” tourism initiative and the newly launched Ekadasha Teerth Yatra that promotes village tourism and temple visits. The concluding mud play reinforced Chikhal Kalo’s role as a visible symbol of Goa’s cultural identity and community cohesion.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: Goa's Chikhal Kalo mud festival draws thousands as Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte attends

Thousands gathered for Goa’s Chikhal Kalo mud festival near Shree Devki Krishna Temple, with Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte praising the tradition and linking it to tourism initiatives.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goas-chikhal-kalo-mud-festival-draws-thousands-as-tourism-minister-rohan-khaunte-attends

### 2026-07-24: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurates 2026 Chikhal Kalo monsoon mud festival

Goa’s three‑day Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026 was inaugurated on July 24 by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in Marcel, featuring cultural performances and a mud‑play event slated for July 26.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goa-chief-minister-pramod-sawant-inaugurates-2026-chikhal-kalo-monsoon-mud-festival

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