Lohara tribes of West Bengal are one of the notable tribes that have occupied a major position in this state. The culture and social tradition of Lohara is such that they have got huge similarities with that of all the other tribes with whom they live in close proximity. Festivals, dance, languages, rituals, music, handiworks thus becomes a style mark of the tribes` unique heritage and cultural tradition.

Apart from West Bengal, the Lohara tribes are scattered in some districts of Jharkhand namely Singhbhum, Santhal Pargana, Ranchi, Hazaribag, and Palamu. Being the artisan tribal community, the Lohara people are adept in iron-craft-making.

The Lohara tribal communities earn their livelihood by getting employed in different occupations. Some of them are shepherds, many of them rear cattle and have developed the expertise of weaving exquisite baskets. Iron smelters also are found in Lohara society. With the touch of their skillful hands, beautiful iron products can be carved out from the raw and hot iron bars. Special tools are also used by these Lohara artisans for carving. The houses where these Lohara tribes live in too bear the reflection of their artistic acumen. Some of them, however, practice the typical occupation of any other Indian tribe, namely, cultivation.

The Lohara tribes of West Bengal have a plethora of festivals. Some of the festivals are either feted at individual homes or they are feted as community fetes. All the religious festivals are commemoration of worship of various folk deities. The reason for worshipping these deities is to appease them and seek their blessings. Rituals and social ceremonies are also no less in numbers. Rituals of Lohara tribes mainly center on conservation of nature and also booties, which actually support their livelihood. Festive mood gets heightened with incorporation of beautiful dance forms and joyful songs.

Both males and females of Lohara tribes perform dance forms wearing their conventional attires. Singing songs in accompaniment of wonderful musical instruments add stupor to the whole of merrymaking. Art works done using conventional `handloom weaving` tools and also beautiful wall painting are also exhibited at the time of festivals. Their tongue is similar to that of all the other tribes of region. The costumes of this tribal community are similar to the other tribal communities of this region as the male folks of this community wear ganji, kurta, dhoti and the females of this community wear saree, blouse and Salwar-Kameez-Dupatta.