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Walking on Burning Embers: A Unique Navratri Tradition in Maharashtra
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News18•20-10-2026, 10:06
Walking on Burning Embers: A Unique Navratri Tradition in Maharashtra
- •The tradition of walking on burning embers known as Ingal has been practiced for hundreds of years in Walwa taluka of Sangli district.
- •Villages like Kalamwadi, Nerle, and Manikwadi observe this unique ritual during Navratri to fulfill vows made to the deities.
- •Devotees walk across the bed of hot coals as an expression of gratitude after their wishes and prayers are fulfilled.
- •At the recently renovated Goddess Shri Jogेश्वरी temple in Manikwadi, this ritual takes place annually on Ashtami and Navami.
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The 'Ingal' tradition refers to walking across burning coal embers as an expression of gratitude after a vow made to a deity is fulfilled.
The ritual of walking on embers is celebrated during Navratri in villages such as Kalamwadi, Nerle, and Manikwadi within Walwa taluka.
After a devotee from Shirte village had their vow fulfilled by Goddess Shri Jogेश्वरी, they and local residents collected donations through subscriptions to build a stone arch within a year.
