Baghban (Hindu traditions) in India

The Baghban (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
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Introduction / History

Baghban means, "one who looks after the garden." Baghban Hindu people are only found in India.


Where Are they Located?

Baghban Hindu people of India live in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand states.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In Uttar Pradesh Bagban people speak Urdu and Hindi, and write in Perso Arabic among one another.

They are not vegetarians, they eat wheat and rice, and do not drink alcohol. They often sell fruit and vegetables for their support.

They have one spouse, preferring marriage within their groups. They have adult marriages through discussion and, cousins often marry. Marriages take place at the home of the bride. Sons receive an equal portion of property than daughters when death of the father occurs, and the oldest son becomes leader of the home.

They own land, and in addition to selling vegetables, some work in confectionery, government. They value education, allowing both boys and girls to benefit. Some become teachers and doctors. They have councils that judge in general matters. They use modern medicines.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are Hindus, and worship many gods.


What Are Their Needs?

The Baghban community could be easily overlooked in the huge state of Uttar Pradesh.

Bible resources exist in Urdu and Hindi, yet Baghban Hindus remain unreached.

Family, community, and inter-tribal involvement may be an opportunity for those who know the truth of the gospel to earn eventual acceptance and privilege to speak.


Prayer Points

Pray that Almighty God would strengthen, encourage, and protect those who would be church planters and disciplers among these spiritually needy people, who do not yet know their Savior.
Ask the Lord to raise up strong local churches that will in turn plant other churches.
Ask God to transform entire families and communities, until their culture is transformed to fully glorify Him, and represent His Kingdom here on earth.


Scripture Prayers for the Baghban (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16283/IN


Profile Source:   Karen Hightower  

People Name General Baghban (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Baghban (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation BAHG-vahn
Alternate Names Bagban; Bagvan; बघहबान (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 688,000
Population all Countries 688,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 14
PeopleID3 16283
ROP3 Code 111408
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 3
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
627,000
Uttarakhand
61,000
Rajasthan
50
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 3
  Uttar Pradesh 627,000
  Uttarakhand 61,000
  Rajasthan 50
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 (585,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Garhwali
1,400
Awadhi
1,100
Bhojpuri
100
Bundeli
Primary Language Hindi (585,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Garhwali 1,400
  Awadhi 1,100
  Bhojpuri 100
  Bundeli 10
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Virtual Storehouse
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Hindi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible and Resources in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
General Bible and Resources in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
General Bible and Resources in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Karen Hightower 
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