Tamboli (Muslim traditions) in India


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

Introduction / History

The Tamboli or Tambuli (also Barai) derive their name from the Sanskrit term for 'betel leaves' (tambula). Tambul or betel leaf packing has commonly been the primary source of income for thousands of Tamboli.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today the Tamboli can still be found in India in the tradition business of cultivating this plant or packaging the leaves, though not all remain in this profession. Scores of Tamboli, because of a higher caste status, can be found in small business trading and as hardware shop owners.


What Are Their Beliefs?

About 90% of Tamboli are Hindus but the other 10% are Muslims and trace this heritage back to conversion from Hinduism.


What Are Their Needs?

Little to no ministry work has ever been done among the Tamboli and despite this large population there are no known Christians among them. As a result, there are probably no person from a Muslim Tamboli background that is living the abundant life offered by Jesus Christ. They need him!


Prayer Points

Pray for the spiritual hunger it will take for the Tamboli people to knock, seek and find the only savior.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out loving and dedicated workers to lead them to the cross.
Pray for Tamboli disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Tamboli elders dreams of the Risen Christ, leading them to open community doors to the gospel.


Scripture Prayers for the Tamboli (Muslim traditions) in India.


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People Name General Tamboli (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Tamboli (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation TAHM-boh-lee
Alternate Names Barae; Barai; Baraj; Bari; Barui; Baseeth; Chaurasia; Gurav; Purbia; Tambakugar; Tambli; Tambuli; Tamkhera; Tamoli; Tamuli; Taoli; Twasha Kasar; तंबोली (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 177,000
Population all Countries 309,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 4
People ID 17688
ROP3 Code 113133
ROP25 Code 307909
ROP25 Name Tamboli / Tambuli
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 8
Largest States
Bihar
128,000
West Bengal
25,000
Jharkhand
14,000
Maharashtra
6,600
Uttar Pradesh
2,200
Uttarakhand
300
Madhya Pradesh
100
Karnataka
70
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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 8
  Bihar 128,000
  West Bengal 25,000
  Jharkhand 14,000
  Maharashtra 6,600
  Uttar Pradesh 2,200
  Uttarakhand 300
  Madhya Pradesh 100
  Karnataka 70
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Urdu (93,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
25,000
Bengali
21,000
Magahi
5,300
Maithili
2,800
Marathi
600
Kannada
60
Garhwali
30
Primary Language Urdu (93,000 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 25,000
  Bengali 21,000
  Magahi 5,300
  Maithili 2,800
  Marathi 600
  Kannada 60
  Garhwali 30
People Groups Speaking Urdu

Primary Language:  Urdu

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1758-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1843-2022)
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