Which among the following is the monsoon mud festival of Goa?

The correct answer is Chikal Kalo.

Key Points

• Chikal Kalo:-
  • It is celebrated on the 12th day of the month of Ashadh that roughly falls in the 2nd or 3rd week of July.
  • The festival celebrates the naughty nature of Bal Krishna or the Baby Krishna. 
  • On this day, every male – from a toddler to a senior citizen becomes a little Krishna.

Additional Information

•  Sarhul:-
  • The people of Uraon tribes celebrate the festival of Sarhul.
  • Sarhul literally related to the Sal tree.
  • When the Sal tree gets a new flower in the spring season, Sarhul is celebrated.
  • It is a worship of the local village deity.
  • More than 30 tribes of India celebrate the Sarhul festival.
• Karma:-
  • Karma festival is a harvest festival.
  • Karma festival is held on the 11th day of a full moon (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Bhadrab.
• Ladainha:-
  • Ladainha or Ladin is a thanksgiving ritual among the Christians of Goa.
  • The Ladin which literally means a litany to the Virgin Mary, is a religious function of thanksgiving to god for material and spiritual benefits that have accrued or are sought for, by the persons sponsoring the Ladin.