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Jasnathji

Jasnathji founded the Jasnathi sect, whose followers are called Siddhas; Katariyasar in Bikaner is its centre. Exams ask for the seat, the number of rules and the fire dance.

⏱ 1 min read✓ Facts checked 15 October 2026

Contents

At a glance

  1. Fire dance: the Siddha men of the sect dance on burning embers (RAS Prelims 2023).
  2. Penance: according to popular belief, he spent twelve years in penance at Gorakhmalia (Bikaner).
  3. Fairs at Katariyasar: Ashvin Shukla Saptami, Magh Shukla Saptami and Chaitra Shukla Saptami.

Facts

Born1482 CE, at Katariyasar (Bikaner)
Brought up byHamirji Jani, a Jat, and his wife Rupade, as their adopted son
SamadhiLiving samadhi on Ashvin Shukla Saptami, 1506 CE, at Katariyasar, aged 24
Rules36
BooksSimbhudhada and Konda, which hold his teachings

Legend and tradition

  • Tradition says he humbled a tantric named Loh Pangal, blessed Rao Lunkaran that he would rule Bikaner, and was granted land near Katariyasar by Sultan Sikandar Lodi.

Remember: often mixed up

  • Same region, two foundersJasnathji at Katariyasar · Jambhoji at Mukam; the two met in 1500 CE.

Test yourself: asked in exams

RAS Prelims 2023 · Q128

The men of which sect of Rajasthan perform the Agni Dance (Fire dance) ?

  1. (1)Bishnoi Sect
  2. (2)Ramsnehi Sect
  3. (3)Jasnathi Siddha
  4. (4)Dadupanth
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✓ (3) Jasnathi Siddha

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