The history of the Bairagi commences with Ramanuja, who lived in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, and taught in the southern part of India. A proper Bairagi is one whose principal deity is either Vishnu or any of his incarnations, like Rama and Krishna. A mark (tilak) on the forehead and ear are their identification marks. They worship Gouranga as their family deity and Kali, Manasa and Durga as village deities. They are indifferent to the education of girls.
To follow Christ is to risk disturbing community harmony within this Hindu community.
Much sustained, focused prayer is needed to prepare the hearts of the Bairagi community to understand and receive the good news of Jesus of Nazareth.
Pray the few believers among the Bairagi people will grow in sharing and discussing God's Word with their families and friends. Pray for those that the Lord will soon call to himself. Pray they will be zealous to learn of Christ, and that they will be sent teachers and pastors to help them. Pray they will live holy lives that honor Christ. Pray for the Hindu Bairagi community to make schooling for both boys and girls a priority.
Scripture Prayers for the Bairagi (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Bairagi (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Bairagi (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation |
bay-RAH-ghee
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Alternate Names | Atit; Babaji; Bairagi; Bairagi Bawa; Bairagi Bostom; Baishnab; Bava; Bavaji; Bhat Brahman; Bhat Brahmin; Boishnavo; Boslom; Bostom; Byragi; Pantaram; Rajpur; Rajput; Ramat; Sadh; Sadhayo; Sadhu; Sanyasi; Shammu; Siddh; Thakur; Udasi; Vairagi; Vairava; Veetasaiva; Vidhi; Vira Saivar; Virasaiva Lingayat; Virasaivar; Vitasaiva; Yogiswaram; बैरागी (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 283,000 |
Population all Countries | 4,768,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 6 |
People ID | 16297 |
ROP3 Code | 111424 |
ROP25 Code | 301313 |
ROP25 Name | Bairagi |
Country | Nepal | |||||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | |||||||||||||||
Total States on file | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Total States | 14 |
Bagmati 43,000 | |
Rapti 40,000 | |
Bheri 25,000 | |
Lumbini 24,000 | |
Sagarmatha 23,000 | |
Narayani 22,000 | |
Kosi 20,000 | |
Mechi 19,000 | |
Mahakali 17,000 | |
Janakpur 14,000 | |
Gandaki 14,000 | |
Seti 13,000 | |
Karnali 5,000 | |
Dhaulagiri 4,200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.88 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.05 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
97.20 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
1.87 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Nepali (153,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | npi Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Nepali (153,000 speakers) |
Language Code | npi Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 16 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Maithili 40,000 | |
Bhojpuri 23,000 | |
Dotyali 9,000 | |
Hindi 8,500 | |
Awadhi 8,400 | |
Kumaoni 1,000 | |
Angika 500 | |
Marwari 500 | |
Bengali 300 | |
Bantawa 300 | |
Rangpuri 100 | |
Musasa 50 | |
Magahi 30 | |
Rawat 30 | |
Sanskrit 20 | |
People Groups | Speaking Nepali |
Primary Language: Nepali
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1850-1961) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1821-2010) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1914-2012) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |