Panaji, July 24 -- The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, officially inaugurated the three-day Chikhal Kalo Festival 2026 near Shree Devki Krishna Temple, Marcel, marking the beginning of one of Goa's most cherished monsoon celebrations.

The festival was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant, in the presence of Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism; Kedar J Naik, Chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation; Govind Gaude, MLA, Priol Constituency; Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism; Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director, GTDC, along with other dignitaries, officials, devotees and visitors.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Pramod Sawant said, "Chikhal Kalo is a unique tradition that we celebrate every year with immen...