According to Hindu mythology, the Khati are descendants of Lord Vishwakarma, the creator and engineer of the universe. The original Khati performed experiments and were called saints. Many today teach engineering and science. These are the people with born intellect and are natural engineers. They enjoy high status as scientists and engineers in Indian universities. However, their position was challenged due to the Industrial Revolution as their traditional skills became obsolete. Today most Khati live mainly in Rajasthan, one of India's least reached states.
The Khati are gifted as engineers and builders. They perform well in any technical field of science. In the recent century they have managed to maintain their high status and many top engineering posts in India are held by Khati.
The Khatri people are almost all Hindus. Like other Hindu communities, they worship the gods that they believe will offer them the most benefits and protection. They engage in Hindu rituals at births, weddings and funerals, but to many these are just required rituals.
The Khati must have humility to see themselves are sinners who need a Savior. Pride in one's position in society can be a hindrance in becoming a believer in Christ.
Ask the Lord to open the hearts of the Khati so they will listen to the message of Jesus Christ. Pray for a disciple making movement among the Khati people this decade. Pray for the Lord to send out Indian believers to tell the Khati people about the good news of Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Khati (Hindu traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2013-08-05 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-04-23 |
People Name General | Khati (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Khati (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation | kah-TEE |
Alternate Names | Barhai; Dhiman; Hati; Jada; Jangida Brahman; Jangida Brahmin; Jangir; Jogia Khumao; Khati Badai; Khatia; Khatti; Lohar; Lote; Patala; Ramgarhia; Sutar; Suthar; Taksha; Tarkhan; खाती (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 1,955,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,961,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 39 |
People ID | 17162 |
ROP3 Code | 112513 |
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 | 6 | ||||||
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 | 6 |
Rajasthan 1,375,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 531,000 | |
Odisha 8,700 | |
Maharashtra 8,400 | |
Gujarat 700 | |
Chandigarh 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.02 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.98 %
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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 | Hindi (865,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (865,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 18 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Marwari 315,000 | |
Dhundari 181,000 | |
Mewari 71,000 | |
Malvi 57,000 | |
Shekhawati 52,000 | |
Bagri 43,000 | |
Haroti: Harauti 29,000 | |
Odia 6,700 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 4,300 | |
Sindhi 3,000 | |
Gujarati 900 | |
Bundeli 700 | |
Wagdi 700 | |
Braj Bhasha 600 | |
Marathi 600 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | 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 | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |