Cultural festivals held in monsoonImage Credit source: glimpses.of.goa/vaniishrii
Many cultural festivals are celebrated in different states of India during monsoon. There is also a festival in which people play enthusiastically in the mud. This festival is known as “Chikhal Kalo”. A festival called “São-João” in which people celebrate by jumping into ponds and waterfalls. Similarly, Satpura Monsoon Festival is held in Gujarat, which not only has cultural importance but also promotes tourism. So let us know how you can participate in these festivals.
You can explore tribal folk art and traditional food in these festivals held during monsoon. Can understand the local culture there. There is a lot going on here, from traditional dance to unique paintings and different types of games, in which you can enjoy a lot. Let us know about these festivals taking place between June and August.
Sao-Joao (Goa)
People like the vibrant culture of Goa very much. monsoon You will have even more fun here during. If you are planning to go to Goa then go here during the rainy season. This festival is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, in which people jump into ponds, waterfalls and chant “Viva São João!” Celebrate vigorously with slogans of (VIVA SAO JOAO!). This festival is a celebration of greenery, natural sources of water and the beginning of monsoon. On this day, a traditional canoe parade takes place here, participating in which will be a wonderful experience for you. This festival is considered very special especially for new parents and new husband-wife. It is celebrated every year on 24th June.
Chikhal Kalo (Goa)
In Marcel village of Goa, a very unique festival is celebrated during monsoon, in which people play in the mud. This festival is known as Chikhal Kalo, which in Konkani language means 'playing in the mud'. This tradition has been going on for almost four centuries, in which even adults and children play in the mud after applying oil on the entire body. Actually, this festival is celebrated to remember the childhood pastimes of Lord Krishna, in which not only the local people but also the tourists participate. In this way it becomes not just a religious but a cultural festival. This festival will be held from 28th to 30th June at Devki Krishna Temple in Marcel village, Goa.
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Dree Festival (Arunachal Pradesh)
You can attend the Dri Festival during monsoon, which is the biggest agricultural festival of the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Celebrating this festival amidst beautiful valleys will be lifetime memorable for you. This festival is celebrated on 5th July which lasts for three days. It includes traditional dances, prayers, community feasts, worship of deities and many traditional games like archery and wrestling. In this, everyone from children to artists are seen wearing traditional clothes.
Satpura Monsoon Festival (Gujarat)
During monsoon, Satpura Monsoon Festival (Saputara Monsoon Mahotsav or Megh Malhar) is celebrated in the hill station of Saputara in Gujarat. This is a cultural and tourism festival held every year during the rainy season. Which celebrates from July to August or sometimes even in September. In this, some folk artists from different states are involved who present dance, Shastri music and tribal dance is also seen. Apart from this, adventure activities like trekking in rain, boating, zip lining, cycling, parasailing are also available. Here you can also indulge in activities like handicrafts, tribal art of Dong (Warli painting).
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