Little is known about the history of the Ghisadi people of India, except that they have existed in India for centuries.
The Hindu Ghisadi people live in India's western states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Some are toolmakers. Life is hard in a parched land where farmers cannot raise crops. They travel in small vehicles looking for work. They marry within their clans. This is probably the reason for their longevity.
The Ghisadi people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They 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. They 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 like Christians or Jews. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.
Although audio, visual, and written Bible resources are available in Marathi, their spoken language, they remain unreached and unengaged with the truth of the gospel. Their greatest need is to understand the infinite love of Almighty God for them, and his provisional payment of the penalty for their sins.
Pray for families of Ghisadi believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
Pray for a chain reaction of Ghisadi families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into the entire Ghisadi society as all believers learn to love others.
Pray that churches and believers will bless this entire people group in such a way that God's love will change the Ghisadi people like yeast changes dough.
Scripture Prayers for the Ghisadi in India.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Ghisadi-families-migrate-400km-from-parched-Marathwada-to-Kolhapur-for-work/articleshow/48782642.cms
https://books.google.com/books?id=OmBjoAFMfjoC&pg=PA652&lpg=PA652&dq=Ghisadi+People+of+India&source=bl&ots=eFupyj1CdO&sig=ACfU3U3CytrQXBo6jRtF03aL1mAcrXJWEA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMveLL1Z7iAhUHxlQKHS3CD48Q6AEwBXoECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=Ghisadi%20People%20of%20India&f=false
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2008-10-21 |
People Name General | Ghisadi |
People Name in Country | Ghisadi |
Alternate Names | Bail Kammara; Bailne Kombar; Baiti; Chitodi Lohar; Gadaulia Lohar; Gadavalia Lohar; Gadhi Lohar; Gadi; Ghaizade; Ghiradi; Kamara; Rajput Lohar; घिसादी |
Population this Country | 23,000 |
Population all Countries | 23,000 |
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 | 16826 |
ROP3 Code | 112095 |
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 |
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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 |
Maharashtra 22,000 | |
Karnataka 500 | |
Telangana 100 | |
Goa 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Marathi (11,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 7 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Marathi (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 7 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 6,100 | |
Marwari 700 | |
Mewari 500 | |
Gujarati 200 | |
Kannada 100 | |
Ahirani 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marathi |
Primary Language: Marathi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1807-1957) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1982) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1821-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | 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 data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |