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First Look: Kumbh Mela, Ujjain, 2016

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April 27, 2016
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Everything that happened at the Kumbh in Ujjain until now. And it's beautiful. The Kumbh Mela is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in India. The Mela takes place periodically at four different places throug...

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February 4, 2016
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From February 6th, Kala Ghoda will take over Mumbai's artistic conscience, and why wouldn't it? Allow us to tell you why it is the city's best art festival.  Every February, in the urban confines of South Mu...

Rio Carnival : The World’s Best Party Is An Example Of Cultural Ingenuity

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January 26, 2016
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Every year before lent, Brazil erupts in extravagant colour and sound as the Rio Carnival is celebrated.  But is there more to the festival than the much circulated image of the gorgeous Brazilian woman, in ...

8 Rural Festivals That Represent Cultural Ingenuity At Its Finest 

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January 15, 2016
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The Sherp chronicles 8 brilliant rustic festivals that wear the soul of the backwoods on their sleeve, even as they do a good job representing the culture of their land.  The Coachellas, Tomorrowlands and Gl...

Best Of 2015 : 8 Incredibly Fascinating Cultural Festivals We Discovered This Year

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December 18, 2015
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From menstruation festivals and rubber duck championships to black culture celebrations, The Sherp discovered many interesting festivals this year! While music festivals might be considered a norm today, cul...

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December 10, 2015
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At Johnnie Walker The Journey, awe-inspiring music will be heard with the expansive instrumentals of post-rock legends Explosions In The Sky, and you must not miss it. This year too, much like the last, John...

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December 3, 2015
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The wonderful annual celebration of Naga culture has begun, and these stunning pictures from its first three days will make you wish you were there. A state-sponsored ten day event, The Hornbill Festival is ...

6 Indian Festivals That Will Take You On A Trip

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Indulge Your Inner Jack Sparrow At The Whimsical Pirates Week Festival

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September 16, 2015
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India's festival scene has never been more prominent. With new festivals coming up every other day, we look at how the North East of India has the potential to be the country's festival capital! It might str...
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🌿 Chikhal Kalo: Goa’s Unique Mud Festival That Cel 🌿 Chikhal Kalo: Goa’s Unique Mud Festival That Celebrates Lord Krishna & Nature 🪷🤎

Every monsoon, the quiet village of Marcel in Goa’s Ponda Taluka transforms into a vibrant celebration of faith, culture, and tradition with Chikhal Kalo, one of Goa’s most unique and iconic festivals.

Celebrated on Ashadhi Ekadashi at the Shree Devki Krishna Temple, the festival honors the playful childhood of Lord Krishna (Bal Krishna). As monsoon rains turn the temple courtyard into a muddy playground, devotees of all ages step into the mud to recreate Krishna’s mischievous spirit through traditional folk games.

From gilli danda, chendu fali, wrestling, tug-of-war, and other age-old rural games, the festival brings together generations in a joyful celebration that reflects unity, devotion, and Goa’s rich agrarian roots.

But Chikhal Kalo is much more than a mud festival. It is a tribute to Mother Earth, an expression of gratitude for the life-giving monsoon, and a prayer for a prosperous farming season. The mud symbolizes purity, equality, and the inseparable bond between people and nature.

Today, Chikhal Kalo has become one of Goa’s most fascinating cultural events, attracting devotees, photographers, travelers, and culture enthusiasts from across India and around the world. It beautifully preserves a centuries-old tradition while showcasing the vibrant heritage that makes Goa much more than just beaches and nightlife.

Credit : @vishwanathdalvi.official @capturexindia @glimpses.of.goa @focusedframes_

Have you ever witnessed or participated in Chikhal Kalo? Tell us in the comments! 👇

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🌿 Chikhal Kalo: Goa’s Unique Mud Festival That Cel 🌿 Chikhal Kalo: Goa’s Unique Mud Festival That Celebrates Lord Krishna & Nature 🪷🤎

Every monsoon, the quiet village of Marcel in Goa’s Ponda Taluka transforms into a vibrant celebration of faith, culture, and tradition with Chikhal Kalo, one of Goa’s most unique and iconic festivals.

Celebrated on Ashadhi Ekadashi at the Shree Devki Krishna Temple, the festival honors the playful childhood of Lord Krishna (Bal Krishna). As monsoon rains turn the temple courtyard into a muddy playground, devotees of all ages step into the mud to recreate Krishna’s mischievous spirit through traditional folk games.

From gilli danda, chendu fali, wrestling, tug-of-war, and other age-old rural games, the festival brings together generations in a joyful celebration that reflects unity, devotion, and Goa’s rich agrarian roots.

But Chikhal Kalo is much more than a mud festival. It is a tribute to Mother Earth, an expression of gratitude for the life-giving monsoon, and a prayer for a prosperous farming season. The mud symbolizes purity, equality, and the inseparable bond between people and nature.

Today, Chikhal Kalo has become one of Goa’s most fascinating cultural events, attracting devotees, photographers, travelers, and culture enthusiasts from across India and around the world. It beautifully preserves a centuries-old tradition while showcasing the vibrant heritage that makes Goa much more than just beaches and nightlife.

Credit : @vishwanathdalvi.official @capturexindia @glimpses.of.goa @focusedframes_

Have you ever witnessed or participated in Chikhal Kalo? Tell us in the comments! 👇

#ChikhalKalo #Goa #GoanCulture #LordKrishna #AshadhiEkadashi

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Adam Port is bringing the Keinemusik magic back to Adam Port is bringing the Keinemusik magic back to India. 🇮🇳🔥

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Which city are you catching him in? 🎶⚡

#AdamPort #Keinemusik #IndiaTour #ElectronicMusic #HouseMusic
Klangkuenstler transformed Monegros into a post ap Klangkuenstler transformed Monegros into a post apocalyptic techno universe, where towering industrial visuals, blazing pyrotechnics, and relentless beats created a scene straight out of Mad Max. One of the wildest open-air rave experiences ever witnessed, pure chaos, pure energy.

Would you survive a night at OUTWORLD? ⚡🎧

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