Ad Dharmi in India

The Ad Dharmi have only been reported in India
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Ad Dharmi people have low status among Hindu communities.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Ad Dharmi's primary occupation is tanning hides, and some are also engaged in leatherwork and related industries. There are no restrictions on their accepting or exchanging water and food from and with the neighboring communities. They visit the same religious places, share common sources of water and also take part in festivals along with other communities. Their literacy rate probably has risen in recent years to exceed the 50% mark.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Ad Dharmi 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.
Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

Like all other peoples of the world, this people group needs the blessings and guidance that only Jesus Christ can offer.


Prayer Points

Pray for movements to Jesus to sweep through Ad Dharmi families, permeating the group from within.
There may be no followers of Jesus among the Ad Dharmi community at present but pray for those the Lord will soon lead to himself. Pray they will understand fully the way of salvation and be zealous to know and follow the Lord. Pray for the Ad Dharmi community to be able to care adequately for their families and be able to send their children to school.


Scripture Prayers for the Ad Dharmi in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Ad Dharmi
People Name in Country Ad Dharmi
Pronunciation ahd DER-mee
Alternate Names Adi-Dharmi; Chamar; Ramdasia; Ravidasia; आड़ धर्मी
Population this Country 1,229,000
Population all Countries 1,229,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 25
People ID 16158
ROP3 Code 111259
ROP25 Code 300039
ROP25 Name Ad Dharmi / Adi Dharmi
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 7
Largest States
Punjab
1,206,000
Himachal Pradesh
7,400
Delhi
7,300
Chandigarh
4,200
Haryana
2,600
Rajasthan
1,400
Madhya Pradesh
200
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 7
  Punjab 1,206,000
  Himachal Pradesh 7,400
  Delhi 7,300
  Chandigarh 4,200
  Haryana 2,600
  Rajasthan 1,400
  Madhya Pradesh 200
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
1.88 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.34 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
85.15 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
12.64 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Punjabi, Eastern (920,000 speakers)
Language Code pan   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
Hindi
114,000
Chambeali
1,600
Churahi
400
Marwari
300
Kangri
200
Bagri
200
Mewari
200
Wagdi
70
Haryanvi
60
Pahari, Mahasu
40
Mandeali
40
Primary Language Punjabi, Eastern (920,000 speakers)
Language Code pan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
  Hindi 114,000
  Chambeali 1,600
  Churahi 400
  Marwari 300
  Kangri 200
  Bagri 200
  Mewari 200
  Wagdi 70
  Haryanvi 60
  Pahari, Mahasu 40
  Mandeali 40
People Groups Speaking Punjabi, Eastern

Primary Language:  Punjabi, Eastern

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Bible-Portions Yes  (1818-1954)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1815-2011)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1959-2021)
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Punjabi, Eastern YouVersion Bibles
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Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Punjabi, Eastern Literacy & Evangelism International
Photo Source Pavel Dobrovský - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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