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CHIKARA
Type: TAT VADYA
Chikara is a stringed instrument made of parchment, wood and steel. It is a local instrument found in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is majorly used by the ‘Pradhan’ community for vocal accompaniment to songs and dance sequences in Madhya Pradesh. Moreover, it is used by the ‘Meo’ community of Alwar district of Rajasthan for vocal accompaniment.
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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