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The cultural
wealth of Bikaner becomes manifest in its simplicity, grace and
creativity.
The un-artificial and loving nature of life is the main essence of its
cultural heritage. The regions love for color and joyous celebrations
is proved by elaborate rituals and the gay abandon with which it
surrenders to the numerous fairs and festivals of the region. In
addition to the festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims and the
others ,there are also other traditional fairs.
Folk dances reflect the
communism nature and human-beings through physical movements, gestures
and various other modes of expression. The tradition of folk dance in
Bikaner region is very old. It commenced long before the inception of
Rathore dynasty in Bikaner and flourished as the time passed
culminating in rich and varied styles of popular dances. The famous
dances of ladies are 'Ghumar', 'Saluda', 'Bhav', and 'Mataki', while
men perform 'Ger', 'Patta', 'Tandava' and 'Pisach' dances gaily and
gleefully on different occasions.
Muslims
perform 'Patta' dance at the time of Moharram with perfect skill,
excellent balance and speedy movements. The Jasnathis of Bikaner are
renowned for their Tantric powers and FIRE DANCE is in keeping with
their life style. A large ground is prepared with wood and charcoal
where the Jasnathi men and boys jump on to the fire to the
accompaniment of drum beats. The music gradually rises and tempo
reaches a crescendo, the dancers seem to be in a trance like state.
They are not likely to have any blisters to show for it. These
devotional performances are usually to be seen late on a winters
night.
The tastes and tradition
of folk life of Bikaner are reflected in it's Rammats. People give
free expressions to their feelings of pleasures and pains in Rammats(
Folk Drama). Rammat has come down from early nineteenth century as one
of the most popular forms of entertainments. It has it's own
narration, style and methods of presentation. Several Rammats have
been standardized as the monopolized presentation of different
mohallas in Bikaner. 
People in modern Bikaner
region are also known for their pleasure and contentment. The falgun
Holi festivities, the folk dances, camel-rides, Dhamals and Loors etc.
fill life with eternal joy. There are sacred places where people go
for inspiration. Temples at Deshnok, Kolayat and Kodemdesar are
visited by thousands of pilgrims.
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