Darzi (Hindu traditions) in India


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Main Language
Largest Religion
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Evangelical
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Darzi originally lived in Central Asia and migrated to India long ago. The word darzi means "tailor" in Hindi-Urdu. Not surprisingly, the primary occupation of the Darzi is sewing and production of clothes and fabrics. Educated Darzi have taken jobs in medicine, government, as engineers and as college professors. The most spoken language of the Darzi is Hindi. Others Darzi speak the regional languages where they live.


Where Are they Located?

The Darzi live throughout the nation of India. Large concentrations of Darzi live in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most Darzi work in cities and towns practicing their trade of sewing and making clothing. They sell their clothes in shops and in village markets. They are endogamous, that is, they marry within their group. Darzi young people marry as adults. Some Darzi marry their first cousins. Monogamy or marriage to one spouse is the general rule while polygamy is accepted. Families arrange marriages often to cement clan ties. Sons inherit family property. Girls are not encouraged to get an education. Boys strive to obtain a higher education. The Darzi eat meat except for beef. Their main foods are grains, vegetables, fruits and dairy products.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Darzi are Hindu, the predominant religion of India. They worship Vishnu, the preserver god of Hinduism and Shiva, the destroyer god. Other gods worshipped by the Darzi include Kali, the goddess of death and feminine energy, Durga, the military goddess and Bhawani, the mother earth goddess. The Darzi make pilgrimages to holy Hindu temples and shrines. They celebrate the major Hindu holidays of Holi, the spring and color festival, Dwali, the festival of lights and Janamashtami, Krishna's birthday. The Darzi cremate their dead.


Prayer Points

Pray the Nagartha people would find their true riches in the Lord Jesus.
Pray the Lord would lead the Nagarthas to hunger for and read the Bible. It is available in all three of their languages.
Pray the Lord would raise up growing, Bible believing churches in the Nagartha community.
Pray for a Disciple-Making Movement among the Nagarthas that will turn many to the kingdom of God.


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


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-01-25
People Name General Darzi (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Darzi (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation DAR-zee
Alternate Names Auji; Bhavasar Kshatriya; Bhavsar Kshatriya; Chhipa; Chippi; Chippollu; Darji; Darzi; Gujarati Darzi; Idrasi; Idrisi; Idrissi; Khayyat; Lilari; Lilgar; Mavi; Mera; Merais; Merh Rajput; Mirai; Namdeo Shimpi; Namdev; Namdev Shimpi; Namdev Simpi; Nangdev; Nilari; Nurang; Pipavasi; Rangari; Sai; Sai Sutar; Sais; Shilpakar; Shilpkar; Shimpi; Simpi; Suis; Suji; Sujji; Thalavadi; दर्ज़ी (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 2,484,000
Population all Countries 2,514,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 50
People ID 16673
ROP3 Code 111889
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 29
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Maharashtra
741,000
Gujarat
478,000
Uttar Pradesh
361,000
Madhya Pradesh
360,000
Karnataka
224,000
Andhra Pradesh
199,000
Telangana
196,000
Rajasthan
124,000
Tamil Nadu
106,000
Odisha
31,000
Haryana
27,000
Chhattisgarh
22,000
Uttarakhand
21,000
Bihar
14,000
Assam
11,000
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 29  (only 20 largest shown)
  Maharashtra 741,000
  Gujarat 478,000
  Uttar Pradesh 361,000
  Madhya Pradesh 360,000
  Karnataka 224,000
  Andhra Pradesh 199,000
  Telangana 196,000
  Rajasthan 124,000
  Tamil Nadu 106,000
  Odisha 31,000
  Haryana 27,000
  Chhattisgarh 22,000
  Uttarakhand 21,000
  Bihar 14,000
  Assam 11,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.23 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
98.97 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.80 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (937,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 49
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Marathi
487,000
Telugu
439,000
Gujarati
423,000
Kannada
187,000
Tamil
106,000
Marwari
60,000
Konkani
41,000
Khandesi
31,000
Odia
27,000
Awadhi
20,000
Malvi
18,000
Chhattisgarhi
17,000
Kanauji
14,000
Bhojpuri
14,000
Bundeli
13,000
Primary Language Hindi (937,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 49
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Marathi 487,000
  Telugu 439,000
  Gujarati 423,000
  Kannada 187,000
  Tamil 106,000
  Marwari 60,000
  Konkani 41,000
  Khandesi 31,000
  Odia 27,000
  Awadhi 20,000
  Malvi 18,000
  Chhattisgarhi 17,000
  Kanauji 14,000
  Bhojpuri 14,000
  Bundeli 13,000
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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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
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Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
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Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source David Kugel 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.