Fire dance of Rajasthan

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Fire dance is one of the unique dances performed in the desert region of Rajasthan state of India. This dance is the marvelous example of the Jasnathis of Bikaner and Chum’s lifestyle who are well known for their tantric powers throughout Rajasthan. Fire dance is very tricky and difficult to enact and is mainly performed by the Banjara community who are well versed with the art. Some of the dance steps involve awe-inspiring fire stunts wherein the performers dance by holding fire rods in their hands and filling up their mouths with kerosene.