Dadupanthi in India

The Dadupanthi have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Dadupanthi refers to those devoted to Hindu Dadupanthi sect. It was founded by Dadu Dayal in the 16th century. Most of these Hindus live in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. They speak Hindi.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They have their own customs and traditions. Each year they celebrate a number of Hindu festivals including Guru Purnima, Janmashtami, and Diwali.


What Are Their Beliefs?

These Hindus seek self-realization through repeating a divine mantra. They are devoted to the teachings of Dadu Dayal who emphasized love, compassion and service to community. They are vegetarians who refrain from violence. Devotional music is important in their religious practices.


What Are Their Needs?

The Dadupanthi community needs to understand that Jesus Christ is far higher than any other; devotion to him alone will bring fullness of life. They need a John 10:10 blessing: The abundant life Jesus offers those who are willing to submit to his lordship.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Dadupanthi culture to be renewed and enhanced by a work of the Holy Spirit and shaped into a God-centered and God-honoring mold.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among their family and community leaders to seek his face and enjoy his blessings.

Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Dadupanthi people.

Pray that soon the Dadupanthi people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.

Pray for spiritual discernment and a hunger for true spirituality.


Scripture Prayers for the Dadupanthi in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Dadupanthi
People Name in Country Dadupanthi
Alternate Names Naga; दादुपंथि
Population this Country 3,100
Population all Countries 3,100
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 16650
ROP3 Code 111860
ROP25 Code 301878
ROP25 Name Dadupanthi
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 4
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
2,300
Rajasthan
600
Uttarakhand
200
Madhya Pradesh
100
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 4
  Uttar Pradesh 2,300
  Rajasthan 600
  Uttarakhand 200
  Madhya Pradesh 100
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 (2,100 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Marwari (India)
300
Dhundari
100
Garhwali
100
Bhojpuri
60
Primary Language Hindi (2,100 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Marwari (India) 300
  Dhundari 100
  Garhwali 100
  Bhojpuri 60
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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