Indore's Hingot Yuddh leaves 35 injured; how safe is ritual
At least 35 people were hurt this Friday during Hingot Yuddh, Indore's dramatic fireball battle where teams throw gunpowder-filled fruits at each other near Devnarayan Temple.
Even with police and medical teams on site, injuries happen every year.
History and controversy
Hingot Yuddh goes way back—it honors the Mughal-Dhangar Maratha Wars, with participants in traditional dress.
But it's facing heat for safety risks: a court petition calls it "inhuman and life-threatening."
Still, many locals see it as a badge of bravery and aren't ready to let go.
Deaths and legal issues
Injuries and even deaths have marked this ritual for years—someone died in 2017.
Despite this, Hingot Yuddh happens every November and is woven into local culture.
With growing talk about safety and legal challenges, its future is uncertain.