By Kalakruti
Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji
Panaji, Jul 15: The annual traditional ‘Chikhal Kalo’ (mud festival) was celebrated with great excitement here.
The festival was held in the temple courtyard of the Shri Devaki Krishna shrine at Marcela (18 kms from Panaji). The celebration was attended by hundreds of people—young and old.
The core group at the festival went on to perform various drills and formations along as well as traditional games in the thick mud.
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Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Mon, Jul 20 2009The temple courtyard of the Shri Devaki Krishna shrine at Marcela has a rich history for hosting unique cultural contests in the region. Annual events like Chikal Kalo, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, football, cricket, Nataks, Kirtans and Bhajans attract a large number of enthusiasts from Bicholim, Amona, Sarmanas, Piligao, Dhabdhaba, Khandola, Cumbarjua and the villages and hamlets around. for long many decades, the education and culture loving citizens of Marcela have always been very kind hosts to the numerous visitors to their annual events.
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Charles D''Mello, Pangala
Wed, Jul 15 2009I used play in rain water and sometimes get cold and fever. This may be good to boost our immune system.
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