The Mali are traditionally known as gardeners. The word Mali is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mala ' (meaning garland). Many are called 'phool ' Mali, referring to their well-known occupation of growing flowers.
There is at least one group of Mali from Rajasthan who are considered to have originated from Rajput or warrior tribes and who are of a higher caste.
The Mali are industrious workers and are known for their bravery in the disciplined forces.
Generally, they are differentiated according to their occupations. For example, those pursuing gardening are known as Baghban, those who cut and sell grass are called Sasia Mali and those growing flowers are Phool Mali. Many Malis live in towns and keep vegetable or flower gardens in the outskirts.
The Mali are also known for the preparation of 'Maur ' or marriage crown both for the bride and the bridegroom at marriages. Marriage is forbidden between members of the same sect or first or second cousins. Unlike some Indian traditions, marriage of widows is permitted.
The dead may be either buried or burnt. In the former case the corpse is laid with the feet to the north.
The Mali are mainly Hindus. Devi is their principal deity and marriages are performed in front of this deity. Devi is a local incarnation of 'Maha Kali ', the warrior goddess and consort of Shiva. Animals are sacrificed to please her.
The Mali need to know Jesus as their saviour. Devi is believed to require appeasement through offerings and the goddess incites fear among her followers. On the other hand, Jesus is merciful, forgiving and loving.
* Scripture Prayers for the Mali (Hindu traditions) in India.
* Groups of Christians will regularly pray for the Mali;
* The Holy Spirit will guide Christians to best witness the gospel to the Mali;
* Preachers will be sent to preach the gospel to the Mali; and
* Great signs and wonders will be performed among the Mali to lead many to salvation
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali_caste
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali_%28phul%29
* http://www.sainiparivar.com/SainiTradition.aspx?SNo=140
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahakali
Profile Source: Anonymous |
Global Prayer Digest: 2012-09-06 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-09-19 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2016-09-30 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-05-02 |
People Name General | Mali (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Mali (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation | MAH-lee |
Population this Country | 9,897,000 |
Population all Countries | 10,048,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 198 |
Alternate Names | Gandha; Gulpharosh; Mala Panickar; Malakar; Malakkar; Malakkaran; Malis; Mar; Marar; Patel; Phulia; Phulmali; Rathor; Sagbaria; Saini; Shrimali; माली (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
People ID | 18786 |
ROP3 Code | 114473 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - Mali |
People Group | Mali (Hindu traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - Mali |
People Group | Mali (Hindu traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 82 (only 15 largest shown) |
Phulmali 357,000 | |
Kadu 95,000 | |
Bhoi 80,000 | |
Kachi 80,000 | |
Kahar 80,000 | |
Kasi 80,000 | |
Marar 76,000 | |
Srimali 69,000 | |
Jira 63,000 | |
Unde 61,000 |
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 | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 29 (only 20 largest shown) |
Maharashtra 3,101,000 | |
Rajasthan 1,978,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 824,000 | |
Chhattisgarh 821,000 | |
Uttar Pradesh 748,000 | |
Odisha 651,000 | |
Bihar 453,000 | |
Haryana 304,000 | |
West Bengal 302,000 | |
Delhi 143,000 | |
Punjab 116,000 | |
Gujarat 106,000 | |
Assam 92,000 | |
Uttarakhand 61,000 | |
Tripura 55,000 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Hindi (3,419,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 59 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (3,419,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 59 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Marathi 2,573,000 | |
Chhattisgarhi 626,000 | |
Odia 548,000 | |
Dhundari 364,000 | |
Bengali 334,000 | |
Marwari 298,000 | |
Bhojpuri 257,000 | |
Khandesi 151,000 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 131,000 | |
Haroti: Harauti 118,000 | |
Mewari 116,000 | |
Shekhawati 110,000 | |
Gujarati 104,000 | |
Telugu 98,000 | |
Merwari 85,000 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
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 | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | Gospel website in this language |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.26 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.01 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.72 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Photo Source | Steve Evans Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |