Rathi Rajput in India

The Rathi Rajput have only been reported in India
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Introduction / History

The Rathi are a Rajput clan that was traditionally nomadic. The name Rathi comes from the breed of cattle they raise. As time went on they were forced to abandon their nomadic livestyle and become only semi-nomadic, meaning they were settled for part of the year.


Where Are they Located?

Rajputs are concentrated in India's northwestern state of Rajasthan, though there are Rajputs all over the country. Muslim members of the Rathi clan live in Pakistan's Punjab Province.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though many Rajputs are still in the armed forces or own land, many have moved on to other livelihoods. Wealthy Rajputs now own impressive hotels in Rajasthan where tourists can be introduced to their history and culture. Rajputs who aren't so fortunate work as small businessmen or wage laborers.

Rajputs try to marry their daughters into clans of higher rank than their own. The Rajput clans in Rajasthan have the highest status, so families want their daughters to marry men from that state. Unfortunately, Rajputs often marry their daughters off while they are very young.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Forward caste Hindus often become devotees of a couple of gods. Typically, Hindu Rajputs worship Shiva (the destroyer), Surya (the sun god), and Durga (the mother goddess). They also have patron gods to turn to for protection. They celebrate Dasahara, a festival dedicated to Durga. During this festival, they sacrifice a buffalo to celebrate this goddess' victory over a buffalo demon. To find spiritual answers, Hindus often turn to gurus, who are experts in spirituality.


What Are Their Needs?

The Rathi Rajputs are going through an identity crisis. They can no longer depend on land ownership or military careers, especially with the Indian government reserving prestigious jobs for "backward" (ie, underprivileged) castes. Believers with the right skills can help them during this time of transition.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Rathi Rajput community to increasingly grow in awareness of Jesus and their need for Him.
Pray the Lord will give Rathi Rajputs a spiritual hunger, then satisfy that hunger.
Pray that these Rajputs will understand the value of becoming part of God's royal family.
Pray for a Holy Spirit led humility for all Rajput communities to fall at the feet of the King of kings.
Pray for a disciple making movement among every Rajput community.


Scripture Prayers for the Rajput Rathi in India.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20426/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rath_tribe
https://www.jatland.com/home/Rathi
https://joshuaproject.net/index.php/people_groups/17928/IN
http://induhistory.blogspot.com/p/rajput-history.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rajput
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajput


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

The Rajputs

Source:  Asia Harvest      Download

People Name General Rajput Rathi
People Name in Country Rajput Rathi
Natural Name Rathi Rajput
Alternate Names राजपूत, रती
Population this Country 186,000
Population all Countries 186,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 4
PeopleID3 20426
ROP3 Code 116210
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)
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
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 1
  Himachal Pradesh 186,000
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 (53,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
Mandeali
38,000
Pahari, Mahasu
24,000
Punjabi, Eastern
18,000
Kangri
14,000
Bilaspuri
7,100
Pahari, Kullu
4,300
Chambeali
3,700
Sirmauri
2,000
Kinnauri
40
Primary Language Hindi (53,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
  Mandeali 38,000
  Pahari, Mahasu 24,000
  Punjabi, Eastern 18,000
  Kangri 14,000
  Bilaspuri 7,100
  Pahari, Kullu 4,300
  Chambeali 3,700
  Sirmauri 2,000
  Kinnauri 40
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Video Source Asia Harvest
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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