A Portrayal of Socio-Cultural Life of the Lodha Tribe of Odisha, India

Abstract The present review aims to explore the socio-cultural life of Lodha tribe residing innorthern Odisha, India. Peculiar by nature, Lodhas aremainly inhabited in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, representing one of the thirteen PVTGs of Odisha. This review tried to investigatetraditional cultural practices, rituals, social hierarchy, religious beliefs, and cultural identity through available secondary resources.Moreover, this review contributes to the broader understanding of cultures of the Lodha tribe in Odisha who are on the verge of cultural assimilation. Keywords:Lodha Tribe of Odisha, Socio-cultural life, Traditional Cultural Practices.