Government of IndiaaCHIKARA
Type: TAT VADYA
CHIKARA in Madhya Pradesh
Material: Parchment, wood, steel
A bowed instrument of wood with skin covered resonator. Stem and peg box are hollowed out at the reverse; Three main twisted steel strings, played with a bow. Used by the ‘Pradhan’ community for vocal accompaniment to songs and dance sequences.
CHIKARA in Rajasthan
Material: Parchment, wood, steel
Arched resonator covered with skin, finger board and peg box made from a single block of wood. Three steel strings. A bird motif on top of the peg box. Played with a bow. Used by the ‘Meo’ community of Alwar district of Rajasthan for vocal accompaniment.
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