Badhai (Hindu traditions) in India


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Introduction / History

The Badhai are also known as the Vishwakarma. They are successors of Vishwakarma, the chief architect in Hindu culture. In ancient times Vishwakarma were described as saints involved in meditation for inner vision and performing scientific experiments for the betterment of others. They enjoyed the status of engineers and architects in Indian cities and towns. Ancient Indian art and culture, particularly building temples, and chariots were built by the Badhai, or Vishwakarma. They created various idols and images of Hindu gods and goddesses to be worshiped by all. The Badhai provided sketches or blueprints for builders in making Hindu temples. The Badhai live today in most areas of India. Their primary language is Hindi. Many also speak English and the local languages where they live.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today the inherited craftsmanship and skills of the Badhai are less required than in ancient times. Thus they are losing a degree of status. Manual labor or farm work is not an option to a Badhai or Vishwakarma as they have high self-esteem. Most Badhai are still employed in the fields of engineering, education, small-scale industrial manufacturing, and doing engineering work for large industries. Some Badhai work in the areas of the building trades.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Badhai worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain "moksha" or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Badhai 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 as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. The main yearly holidays of the Badhai people are 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. The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories. The lowest communities are outside of the caste system.


What Are Their Needs?

The Badhai need to see themselves as sinners in need of a Savior. Their pride in their Hindu traditions can prevent them from coming to a true knowledge of God.


Prayer Points

Ask the Lord to move among the Badhai so they will be open to hearing the good news. Pray for a disciple making movement among the Badhai to begin soon. Pray for the Lord to send out higher caste Indian believers to tell the Badhai about the Lord.


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


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Badhai (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Badhai (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation buh-DIE
Alternate Names Acharia; Badai; Badhai; Badhi; Badigar; Barai; Bariji; Barji; Bimra; Chari; Dhawal; Kalsi; Kundar; Kundera; Matharu; Mistry; Orh; Pansari; Pirahi; Pirhai; Saggu; Sheikh; Shilpakar; Shilpkar; Sutar; Suthar; Tarkhan; Thakur; Tudolia; Vishwakarma; Wadi; बधाई (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 7,449,000
Population all Countries 7,515,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 2  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 149
PeopleID3 16332
ROP3 Code 111468
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 28
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Uttar Pradesh
2,863,000
Maharashtra
1,053,000
Bihar
1,043,000
Madhya Pradesh
777,000
Gujarat
653,000
Telangana
327,000
Jharkhand
315,000
Odisha
111,000
Uttarakhand
81,000
Tripura
75,000
Karnataka
56,000
West Bengal
31,000
Goa
18,000
Andhra Pradesh
14,000
Chhattisgarh
10,000
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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 28  (only 20 largest shown)
  Uttar Pradesh 2,863,000
  Maharashtra 1,053,000
  Bihar 1,043,000
  Madhya Pradesh 777,000
  Gujarat 653,000
  Telangana 327,000
  Jharkhand 315,000
  Odisha 111,000
  Uttarakhand 81,000
  Tripura 75,000
  Karnataka 56,000
  West Bengal 31,000
  Goa 18,000
  Andhra Pradesh 14,000
  Chhattisgarh 10,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.12 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.01 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.88 %
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 (3,663,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 52
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Marathi
670,000
Bhojpuri
653,000
Gujarati
546,000
Telugu
295,000
Maithili
104,000
Bengali
94,000
Odia
87,000
Awadhi
63,000
Kannada
55,000
Khandesi
40,000
Konkani, Goan
39,000
Magahi
39,000
Konkani
37,000
Bundeli
33,000
Kanauji
32,000
Primary Language Hindi (3,663,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 52
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Marathi 670,000
  Bhojpuri 653,000
  Gujarati 546,000
  Telugu 295,000
  Maithili 104,000
  Bengali 94,000
  Odia 87,000
  Awadhi 63,000
  Kannada 55,000
  Khandesi 40,000
  Konkani, Goan 39,000
  Magahi 39,000
  Konkani 37,000
  Bundeli 33,000
  Kanauji 32,000
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Profile Source Keith Carey 
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