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Lohar

Blacksmith community



Lohar is the blacksmith community belonging to Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. Apart from the farming tools and household objects, their major product is the ‘deepak,’ a large lamp, which is unique in its shape and beauty. Another popular object made by this community is the two-legged horse with no ears, called ‘Raodev’.



Updated on 13th December, 2005
District: Bastar

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