Diwali is celebrated in various ways across the country, but the atmosphere of Diwali night celebrations in Savarkundla of Amreli district is quite unique. Here, as per an age-old tradition, the exciting ‘Ingoria Battle’ is organized by the youth. ‘Ingoria Battle’ is a unique and adventurous tradition that is 100 to 150 years old and is celebrated on Diwali night in Savarkundla city of Amreli district of Gujarat. In this festival, instead of bursting traditional crackers, people fill a pot with a fruit called ‘Ingoria’ and throw burning balls at each other. This unique game is played every year on Diwali night on both banks of the Nawli river as well as in the Devla Gate and Manibhai Chowk areas. Ingoria is a fruit of a thorny tree that grows in the forests of Gir and the dry areas of Saurashtra. After Navratri, these fruits are collected and dried, a hole is made in them and the inside is removed, and then they are filled with Surokhar, Sulphur and Charcoal powder, then a wick is placed. On the night of Diwali, the youth of both the Savar and Kundla sides come face to face and throw the burning Ingorias at each other. In the darkness of the night, the fireballs flying in the sky create a spectacular scene. These firecrackers do not explode but like rockets, flames come out of them, which do not cause serious injuries. After the fight is over, the people of both the sides hug each other and wish each other a happy Diwali.
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