Operation World states, "India's ancient, complex, and often difficult to understand past, it's racial, ethnic, religious, and linguistic diversity, and the caste system, all make detailed population analysis very difficult."
Dhimar people are also called by the names of Bhoi, Kahar, Machandar, Baraua, and Palewar.
They live mainly in the Central Provinces of India.
There are not distinct castes in the Central Provinces.
Dhimar (fishermen) people are fishermen and palanquin (sedan chair) bearers. They also work as boatmen, workmen in cultivation along the river banks, water carriers, rope weavers, grindstone sharpeners, and sellers of sweet potatoes, dry grains, rice and boiled plums.
In the spring, they join the Hindu community in Holi, a festival of colors, or "festival of love." Holi is a celebration of the end of winter, and the triumph of good over evil. It is a joyful event that unites people from all backgrounds and castes. Many participate by throwing colored waters and powders at both friends and strangers. Though the heart of Holi is play, reconciliation, love and thanksgiving, it is ultimately linked to the worship of false gods.
First cousins are not allowed to marry one another. Widows can remarry, and divorce is permitted, but it does not happen often. Children are named on the day they are born, or 12 days later. They are poor, and as a result do not cremate their dead.
Dhimar people are mostly Hindus who worship Dulha Deo, Shiva, Ganesh, Hanuman, and Lakshmi.
Persecution levels vary widely from state to state, although strong laws are being passed in Central Provinces limiting conversions to Christianity.
Central India remains a pioneer mission field, but outreach and response are increasing, reflecting persecution levels.
Dhimar people are generally poor and have many physical and spiritual needs. Their greatest need is for their Savior.
* Scripture Prayers for the Dhimar in India.
Pray that Dhimar people will be liberated by God's Holy Spirit from the many ties that bind them, and false deities that weigh them down, causing them to live in fear.
Pray that as they celebrate Holi, the Holy Spirit of the one true God will enable them to experience His reconciliation – His full payment of the penalty for their sins.
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Profile Source: Karen Hightower |
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-10-05 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-01-15 |
People Name General | Dhimar |
People Name in Country | Dhimar |
Pronunciation | dee-MAHR |
Population this Country | 1,845,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,845,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 37 |
Alternate Names | Ahir; Balewar; Banawar; Barana; Benua; Bhoi; Bhorji; Dharhiar; Dhimen; Dhimer; Dhiwar; Dhudhiya Bharwad; Gabit; Gal Bhoi; Harkantra; Jal Kshatriya; Jalchattri; Jalchattri Kshatriya; Jhee Darhi; JheeDarhi; Jhinwar; Kahar; Kashyap; Kewat; Kir; Machhandar; Machhander; Mallah; Mallahan; Mangela; Page; Palewar; Raekari; Raika; Raikar; Raikari; Raikwar; Rajput; Saimari; Sanduri; धिमार |
People ID | 16705 |
ROP3 Code | 111940 |
Country | India | ||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||||||||
Total States on file | 10 | ||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 10 |
Madhya Pradesh 943,000 | |
Maharashtra 526,000 | |
Chhattisgarh 208,000 | |
Odisha 162,000 | |
Rajasthan 4,200 | |
Gujarat 1,700 | |
Delhi 300 | |
Daman and Diu 80 | |
Dadra and Nagar Have 80 | |
Chandigarh 40 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Hindi (1,036,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (1,036,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 19 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Marathi 458,000 | |
Chhattisgarhi 169,000 | |
Odia 133,000 | |
Bundeli 31,000 | |
Bagheli 7,000 | |
Nimadi 4,100 | |
Dhundari 2,700 | |
Gujarati 1,900 | |
Malvi 1,100 | |
Bengali 1,100 | |
Kui 900 | |
Santhali 500 | |
Mundari: Bhumij 300 | |
Kurux 200 | |
Koda 200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1835-2012) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture (Talking Bibles) |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories in Hindi |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | A Beautiful Hope (EngSub) |
Film / Video | Coconuts |
Film / Video | Creation to Christ |
Film / Video | Father's Love Letter |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Hindi |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | Rivka (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
Film / Video | The Hope Video |
General | Bible Visuals |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.13 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.01 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.86 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |