Chakri
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 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
There are different dance forms which is famous and performed in various cities of Rajasthan. Some of them are: