According to their legends, they are descendants of a famous Hindu saint named Markandi Rishi. To make a long story short, they were blessed by the gods. No doubt this prosperous community still considers themselves blessed by the gods.
The Koshti people weave fine silk and cotton cloth goods worn by the wealthy.
The Koshti people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. 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 other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.
Like all other peoples of the world, this people group needs the blessings and guidance that only Jesus Christ can offer.
Pray for the few Koshti believers to have strength and faith. Pray for church-planting teams to work among them as there are no known mission agencies/churches working among them.
Pray for the setting up of income-generating projects.
Pray a good response to the Christian radio program and the JESUS Film.
Pray for a movement to Christ among this people group in the 2020s.
Scripture Prayers for the Koshti in India.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2020/02/18
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2017/10/10
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Koshti |
People Name in Country | Koshti |
Pronunciation | KOH-stee |
Alternate Names | Chaudhri; Cheda; Chetti; Chettiar; Dakunsali; Devanga; Devanga Brahman; Devanga Brahmin; Devangulu; Devra; Dewang; Halba; Hutgar; Jadra; Jandra; Jed; Julaha; Kashkoti-Devanga; Koli-Keskati; Koraga; Kosh; Koshta; Koshtha; Koskati; Kosti; Kusata; Kushta; Kushti; Kushtia; Kusta; Kustha; Lad; Lera; Nesevallu; Padampari; Sakuna Pakshi; Salewar; Sali; Sangunsali; Sedu; Seniar; Suler; Swakulasali; Togata; Togri; कोष्टी |
Population this Country | 1,321,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,321,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 3 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 26 |
People ID | 17275 |
ROP3 Code | 112646 |
ROP25 Code | 304237 |
ROP25 Name | Kostha |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - other |
People Group | Koshti |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 38 (only 15 largest shown) |
Halba 52,000 | |
Mahratta 31,000 | |
Bholia 21,000 | |
Kostha 21,000 | |
Kushti 21,000 | |
Lad 19,000 | |
Satsali 19,000 | |
Devanga 16,000 | |
Garewal 13,000 | |
Debang 8,100 |
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 | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 16 |
Maharashtra 620,000 | |
Chhattisgarh 307,000 | |
Gujarat 106,000 | |
Karnataka 104,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 67,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 60,000 | |
Odisha 37,000 | |
Andhra Pradesh 12,000 | |
Telangana 4,900 | |
Uttar Pradesh 1,100 | |
Delhi 300 | |
Kerala 200 | |
Jharkhand 200 | |
Rajasthan 90 | |
Dadra and Nagar Have 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.27 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.05 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.22 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.47 %
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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 (493,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 21 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Marathi (493,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 21 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Chhattisgarhi 168,000 | |
Hindi 160,000 | |
Telugu 128,000 | |
Gujarati 78,000 | |
Odia 27,000 | |
Tamil 25,000 | |
Khandesi 15,000 | |
Kannada 8,600 | |
Ahirani 3,600 | |
Nimadi 2,800 | |
Sourashtra 2,200 | |
Malvi 1,000 | |
Pengo 700 | |
Konkani 500 | |
Konkani, Goan 200 | |
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) |
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. |