Joshi Brahmin in India


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Introduction / History

The Joshi are a Brahmin group who lives in many states of Indian. The name Joshi means astrologer or light bringing in Sanskrit. During colonial times, the Joshi would travel from place to place telling the fortunes of the other castes.

Today some Joshi still are employed as astrologers. Often before a Hindu wedding, an astrologer is consulted for setting the best date and time. Most Joshi are no longer astrologers but serve in the highest levels of Indian society as politicians, actors, Hindu scholars, lawyers, engineers, computer scientists and writers. The Joshi encourage both their sons and daughters to get graduate degrees.

The primary language of the Joshi is Hindi. As educated Indians, they also speak English and other regional languages.


Where Are they Located?

Most Joshi Brahmins live in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Smaller groups live in other areas of India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Brahmins are the highest caste or Varna in the Hindu religious system. They have a strong work ethic and frequently achieve leadership positions in any area they choose to pursue.

Brahmins are still deeply influenced by the traditional four stages of life; the first student stage is followed by the householder stage, where marriage, raising a family and being a productive member of society is the primary obligation of an individual. Once children are married there is time for spiritual concerns in the third stage of reclusiveness, which is followed (this is rarely practiced) by itinerant homeless wandering.

The Joshi Brahmins are endogamous, that is they will only marry another Brahmin. Families arrange marriage with the consent of the young persons. Sons and sometimes daughters inherit property. Their dead are buried or cremated. Most Joshi are vegetarians. Some will eat meat but not beef. Their main foods are rice, curries, vegetables, fruit and dairy products.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Joshi Brahmin practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Joshi visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers and incense to their gods. Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu and Khandoba, an incarnation of Shiva are given a special place of worship among the Joshi.

The main yearly holidays of the Joshi people are Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali, the festival of lights and Navratri, the celebration of autumn. Joshi Brahmins frequently officiate at these festivals.


What Are Their Needs?

The Joshi, like other Brahmins groups in India, need to be humbled and begin to see themselves as sinners. Like all other people of India, they need the forgiveness and supernatural peace and hope that only Jesus Christ can give.


Prayer Points

Pray that God opens the spiritual eyes of Joshi Brahmin hearts to the light and power of Jesus Christ.
Pray for Holy Spirit directed Christ followers to go to Joshi Brahmin communities and tell them about Jesus.
Pray for a disciple making movement to emerge in every Joshi Brahmin community.


Scripture Prayers for the Brahmin Joshi in India.


References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshi
joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19949/IN
etnopedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Garoda,_Hindu


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Brahmin Joshi
People Name in Country Brahmin Joshi
Natural Name Joshi Brahmin
Alternate Names Are Budubudikki; Bhaddri; Bhattri; Brahman Terai; Brahmin Terai; Bubdudki; Budabudike; Budabukkalollu; Budbudikki; Buddabukkalollu; Budubudikala; Budubudike; Dakaut; Dasarivandlu; Ganta; Garg; Gudu Guduppandi; Gudugudupanthi; Gurra; Husaini Brahman; Husaini Brahmin; Joshi; Joshi Brahman; Joshi Brahmin; Jotishi; Kudbude; Kudukukappani; Kudukukuppani; Kudukukuppani.Dasarivandlu; Marathi Budbudikki; Mendgi; Peda Budbudike; Rajgurra; Sanchora; Sarode; Sarvade; ब्रह्मन, जोशी
Population this Country 427,000
Population all Countries 440,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 9
People ID 19949
ROP3 Code 115725
ROP25 Code 301405
ROP25 Name Brahmin
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 20
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Uttar Pradesh
145,000
Bihar
72,000
Madhya Pradesh
58,000
Maharashtra
51,000
West Bengal
27,000
Uttarakhand
14,000
Odisha
12,000
Jharkhand
9,900
Tamil Nadu
7,200
Assam
6,800
Andhra Pradesh
5,800
Karnataka
4,900
Gujarat
4,200
Rajasthan
4,100
Chhattisgarh
3,300
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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 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 20
  Uttar Pradesh 145,000
  Bihar 72,000
  Madhya Pradesh 58,000
  Maharashtra 51,000
  West Bengal 27,000
  Uttarakhand 14,000
  Odisha 12,000
  Jharkhand 9,900
  Tamil Nadu 7,200
  Assam 6,800
  Andhra Pradesh 5,800
  Karnataka 4,900
  Gujarat 4,200
  Rajasthan 4,100
  Chhattisgarh 3,300
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (233,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 28
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Marathi
28,000
Sanskrit
21,000
Bengali
19,000
Bhojpuri
19,000
Odia
10,000
Kanauji
7,500
Maithili
6,900
Tamil
5,900
Telugu
5,000
Assamese
4,500
Gujarati
3,500
Garhwali
3,500
Bundeli
2,100
Chhattisgarhi
1,700
Wagdi
700
Primary Language Hindi (233,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 28
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Marathi 28,000
  Sanskrit 21,000
  Bengali 19,000
  Bhojpuri 19,000
  Odia 10,000
  Kanauji 7,500
  Maithili 6,900
  Tamil 5,900
  Telugu 5,000
  Assamese 4,500
  Gujarati 3,500
  Garhwali 3,500
  Bundeli 2,100
  Chhattisgarhi 1,700
  Wagdi 700
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source David Kugel 
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