Yadav (Hindu traditions) in Pakistan


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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

It's easy to find out who a Yadav is. Just ask them their name and they will tell you their first name followed by their title which is always Yadav.

The Yadav appear to have been one of the immigrant tribes from Central Asia. They are spoken of as robbers and foreigners.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Yadav are a caste comprised of milkmen, cowherds, cattle raisers and laborers. Their traditional occupation is animal husbandry and selling animal products. The Yadav consist of both landowning and landless people. Some Yadav are businessmen, teachers, doctors, engineers and political leaders.

The Yadav live in joint families. Most of them are vegetarian but many start eating fish, mutton, chicken and sometimes pork, but not beef.

Child labor is common among them. They excel in music, dance and wrestling.

Boys are favored for formal education.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Yadav claim connection to the Hindu god Krishna since he was a herdsman. They participate in the local traditional and socio-religious festivals. They have expertise in oral traditions and group singing in praise of the god Vishnu, Krishna or one of the many other gods that they worship. They are known to have more faith in astrology and talismans rather than in the services of a doctor.


What Are Their Needs?

They need to hear about the way of salvation. Most of the Yadav die never hearing that Jesus offers life to the full. Lifestyle and living standard are changing all over Pakistan. The next generation will need be prepared for a different job market. To get those jobs they need education but proper education is missing in many places (especially in the villages).


Prayer Points

Pray Yadav disciples to make more disciples in Pakistan.
Pray for workers and teams to pioneer new ministries among the Yadav.
Pray for literacy and community development work.
Pray for the Lord to eradicate alcoholism.
Pray for the practice of child labor to end among the Yadav people.
Pray for education to be made available to girls as well to the boys.


Scripture Prayers for the Yadav (Hindu traditions) in Pakistan.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Yadav (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Yadav (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation YAH-dahv
Alternate Names Abhir; Adav; Adavigolla; Aharwar; Ahir; Ahirani; Ahir-Goala; Asthanagolla; Ayar; Ayar-Boricha; Baredi; Brajwari; Chosh; Couli; Dhangar; Erumakar; Gaolan; Gaoli; Gauvali; Gawal; Gawli; Gayla; Ghasi; Ghosh; Goala; Gol; Gola; Golar; Golkar; Golla; Gollewar; Gop; Gopa; Gopali; Gope; Gopi; Gosangi; Gouli; Gowala; Gullar; Gwal; Gwala; Hir; Idaiyan; Idaiyar; Idayar; Iruman; Jadav; Ji; Kolaya; Konar; Konarulu; Makhar; Muniyani; Pillai; Rai; Rao; Rao Saheb; Rao Sahib; Raut; Reo Saheb; Sadgoala; Sadgope; Sargope; Yadav; Yadava; Yadha; Yadhava; Yadukulum; यादव (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 28,000
Population all Countries 47,852,000
Total Countries 6
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 16187
ROP3 Code 111292
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Sindh
35,000
Punjab
900
Balochistan
100
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 3
  Sindh 35,000
  Punjab 900
  Balochistan 100
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.03 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.97 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Sindhi (21,000 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 9
Secondary Languages
Dhatki
9,000
Saraiki
1,900
Kacchi
1,200
Punjabi, Western
900
Marwari (India)
400
Koli, Wadiyari
200
Marwari (Pakistan)
80
Urdu
20
Primary Language Sindhi (21,000 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 9
Secondary Languages
  Dhatki 9,000
  Saraiki 1,900
  Kacchi 1,200
  Punjabi, Western 900
  Marwari (India) 400
  Koli, Wadiyari 200
  Marwari (Pakistan) 80
  Urdu 20
People Groups Speaking Sindhi

Primary Language:  Sindhi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1825-1981)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1890-1992)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1954)
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Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
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Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Sindhi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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