article_snippet.sent: Mr Nayak said Mr Nayak enjoys the thrill of hanging over the fire and feels proud to be one of the participants.
article_snippet.sent: Hanging over the fire is the ultimate test of our austerity...
article_snippet.sent: Those who pass the hanging fire test are eligible to proceed on to the next state - to walk on ambers.
article_snippet.sent: Those who pass the hanging fire test are eligible to proceed on to the next state of the ceremony, walking on ambers .
article_snippet.sent: Baffled on-lookers gather around the fire to catch a glimpse of participants performing this 'miracle'.
highlights_snippet.sent: Participants are tied to a wooden pole by Participants feet and gradually lowered into the roaring flames below .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Those escaping injury are deemed worthy to take part in the next stage of the ceremony - walking on hot coals .