"Chikara Sarangi" Folk Musical instrument of Rajasthan
For Musicians, Ethnology music Institutions, Art Collectors and Museums
3 Main Gut Strings, Synthetic Hair Bow, Metal Sympathetic Strings
Length: 24 inches Width: 5 inches Depth: 3 inches
a kind of sarangi

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Chikara is said to be one of the rarest known folk string instruments of Rajasthan and is rare to find it now-a-days. This instrument closely resembles the sarangi. It is about two feet long, and its bottom is round shaped like esraj. The upper part is left open and a small part of body is covered with a parchment. It has three cat-gut strings which produce notes of S, M, P. The upper ends of the strings are tied up to the pegs and lower ends to the hook below. It is played with a bow. Small bells (gungroos) are attached to the bow to produce rhythmic jingle along the notes. The instrument itself is made by these tribal people. The instrument is carved with beautiful woodcarving. These tribal people of Rajasthan province of India are called Jogis and Naaths. Dimention: 
Length: 24 inches Width: 5 inches Depth: 3 inches