Events in Goa

Goa celebrates the colourful spirit of Divar Island at Bonderam 2025


The island of Divar lit up with colours, music, and tradition as Bonderam Festival 2025 unfolded in Malar, celebrating Goaโ€™s rich cultural heritage with parades, floats, and festivities.

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Tourism Industry Joins Hands: Stronger Together for a Better Future


Goaโ€™s tourism sector is undergoing a transformation driven by unified efforts between the Department of Tourism and industry stakeholders. From post-pandemic revival to a renewed focus on authenticity, sustainability, and visitor engagement, this collective approach is shaping a resilient future for travel in the state.

Goan Festivals

Chikhal Kalo 2025 concludes with enthusiasm, mud play and a celebration of Goaโ€™s living traditions


The iconic Chikhal Kalo festival concluded at Sri Devki Krishna Temple, Marcel, with spirited mud games, dahi handi, and community rituals celebrating Lord Krishnaโ€™s bond with the Earth. The final day brought together locals, tourists, and devotees in a vibrant display of unity, culture, and nature-led devotion.

Goan Festivals

Chikhal Kalo 2025 Kicks Off with a Celebration of Goaโ€™s Culture, Devotion, and Culinary Heritage


Chikhal Kalo 2025 was inaugurated at Shri Devki Krishna Temple in Marcel on July 5, ushering in a three-day celebration of Goaโ€™s spiritual heritage, traditional arts, and culinary richness. With music, devotion, and cultural performances, the festival reflects Goa's commitment to regenerative, rooted tourism.

Events in Goa

Goa set to celebrate Chikhal Kalo 2025: showcasing cultural unity & spiritual connections


The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will host Chikhal Kalo 2025 from July 5โ€“7 at the Shree Devki Krishna Temple in Marcel. Celebrating Lord Krishnaโ€™s playful spirit through traditional mud games, music, and devotion, the festival blends faith, folklore, and funโ€”offering an immersive cultural experience for locals and tourists alike.