The Namdev Maratha migrated from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu. They speak Marathi and Tamil and read and write in Tamil. They are not vegetarians and eat rice as a cereal.
The Namdev Maratha are tailors and dyers, some are laborers. They have a caste association to look after their interests. The Namdev Maratha often marry their cousins. Family leaders negotiate and arrange marriages. They are monogamous meaning that marriage is between one man and one woman. The bereaved can marry again. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the home. The dead are either cremated or buried, which is unusual for a Hindu people group.
The Namdev people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
The Namdev Maratha community needs the essential guidance of God the Father so that they can enjoy life to the full.
Pray that leaders of the caste association come to Jesus Christ and allow others to begin a church planting movement. Pray for spiritual discernment and openness to the claims of Christ. Pray for workers.
Scripture Prayers for the Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions) |
Alternate Names | Bhavsar Kshatriya; Merais; Mirai; Namdeo Shimpi; Namdev; Namdev Mahratta; Nilari; Pipavasi; Rangari; Sai; Sai Sutar; Sais; Shimpi; Simpi; Suis; Thalavadi; दर्ज़ी नामदेव (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 140,000 |
Population all Countries | 141,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 3 |
People ID | 21130 |
ROP3 Code | 117953 |
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 | 9 | |||||||||
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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 | 9 |
Maharashtra 46,000 | |
Gujarat 32,000 | |
Andhra Pradesh 21,000 | |
Karnataka 12,000 | |
Uttar Pradesh 8,900 | |
Madhya Pradesh 8,100 | |
Telangana 7,900 | |
Odisha 1,400 | |
Chhattisgarh 600 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.19 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.81 %
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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. |
Primary Language | Marathi (30,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Marathi (30,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 14 |
Secondary Languages | |
Telugu 26,000 | |
Gujarati 25,000 | |
Hindi 22,000 | |
Kannada 9,300 | |
Konkani 2,200 | |
Khandesi 1,800 | |
Odia 1,200 | |
Ahirani 1,100 | |
Bundeli 300 | |
Chhattisgarhi 300 | |
Kacchi 200 | |
Kanauji 60 | |
Malvi 40 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marathi |
Primary Language: Marathi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1807-1957) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1982) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1821-2022) |
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 |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |