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Pichakaree (or pichakaaree) is an Indo-Trinidadian musical form which originated in Trinidad and Tobago. It is named after the long syringe-like tubes used to spray abir during Phagwah celebrations.Pichakaree songs are generally social commentary and are sung using a mixture of Hindi English and Bhojpuri words. The musical form was devised by RaviJi spiritual leader of the Hindu Prachar Kendra as an Indo-Trinidadian counterpoint to calypso.