Surat: People consume 'Ghari' worth crores on Sharad Purnima, 14,000 kg of 'Gold Ghari' available
Surat, Oct 6 (IANS) Ghari is a long-standing tradition in Surat, especially on the occasion of Sharad Purnima. This energising sweet was introduced by Devshankar Shukla in 1838 for freedom fighters. It gained popularity after being served to Tatya Tope and his soldiers following the 1857 rebellion, eventually becoming synonymous with Surat.