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As the name resembles, Chakri,
means ‘Chakkar’ (Circle) rotation in Hindi lang.
Chakri is one of the most popular folk dance of
Kanjar tribe. Kanjar tribe inhabited in some parts
of Kota and Baran district of Rajasthan.Chakri Dance
is performed in almost all the marriages and
festival in the Haroti region of Rajasthan. Chakri
dance is performed exclusively by the womenfolk of
Kanjar tribe and it is also their main source of
livelihood.
Chakri Dance History
It is believed that the tribes of Baran and Kota
district were the first who came up with this dance
and slowly it became famous and moved to various
parts of Rajasthan. Chakri dance is believed as same
as the Raai dance of ‘Beriyas’ tribe of Madhya
Pradesh. It is also found in nearby places of Chhipa
Barod etc.Chakri dance involves a series of fast and
vigorous spinning movements with the beats of the
Dholak. Chakri dance is accompanied by traditional
songs where male performer produces robust rhythm on
the Dholak.
Elements of Chakri Dance
Music is an essential part of the dance that’s why
the Chari Dancers are accompanied by the group of
skillful traditional singers who sings as the women
start the dance. Dholak and Nagara are the main
instruments used in the dance. The clothes are also
an important part of the dance as the name implies
it looks like a circular thing is dancing.
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