Fire dance
Fire dance is a unique dance famous in
the desert region of Rajasthan. This folk dance describes the
lifestyle of Jasnathis of Bikaner and Churu districts of Rajasthan
India. This is a very difficult dance to perform and is carried out
by the Banjara community. This enchanting folk dance is believe to
be the dance of tantric powers of the Jasnathis. This dance is the
outstanding example of the lifestyle of the Banjara community and is
performed on a large ground, spread with live wood and charcoal.
Here the Jasnathi men and boys jump on to the fire with the
accompaniment of drum beats. The dance involves breathtaking fire
stunts wherein the dancers perform by holding fire rods in their
hands and filling up their mouths with kerosene. The fire rods are
also moved on their heads and legs by the dancers. The dancers
perform their actions as if they are blessed with a divine
protection. The performance on a large bed of flaming coals is
considered as a specialty of this region.
There are different dance forms which is famous and performed in various cities of Rajasthan. Some of them are: