Gadia Lohar

Gadia Lohar

Gadia Lohar is a nomadic community of Rajasthan, India . They are also found in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. They are Lohar ( ironsmith) by profession who move on from one place to another place on bullock cart, which in hindi is called 'gadi'. Hence the name 'Gadia Lohar'. They usually make and repair agricultural and household implements.

Their origin is shrouded in legend. Their forefathers were blacksmiths in the army of Maharana Pratap of Mewar . When Mewar fell to Mughals they took pledge never to return to their homeland and never to settle anywhere else until Rana's hegemony was restored.

The bullock carts are their homes . They lead a hard life and despite the vagaries of weather and the uncertainties of their trade they, children of desert, are a handsome and cheerful lot and remain buoyantly dignified, unmindful of their hard life.

There has been a documentary on them by title of "Gadia Lohar:A Life and Livelihood in Question ?" (Hindi/Mini DV/ 24 minutes / 2005/Dir: Meenakshi Vinay Rai / India))

External links

* [http://rajasthanunlimited.com/folk/lohar.html The Gadia Lohars (Blacksmith)]

* [http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/India/photo265850.htm Gadia Lohar]


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