Traditionally the Vassave people were hunters and gatherers. They are a subgroup of the Bhil tribes and a scheduled tribe of Maharashtra. In Gujarat, the Vasave are the largest of the Bhil peoples. They are called Vassava in Maharashtra and Gujarat, and Vassave in Rajasthan.
This Bhil subgroup lives in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat, three states in western India.
Their work is in agriculture, laboring, managing and looking after animals. Many work as construction workers, but there are also doctors and engineers among them. They have a traditional council to look after their interests. They speak Bhil and Marathi.
Hinduism is their religion though some of them have become Christians. 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.
The main yearly holidays of the Vassave people are 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.
The Vassave people need the chance to find their way to the only Savior, Jesus Christ. There are few believers in their part of India.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among Vassave family and community leaders to seek His face and enjoy His blessings.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Vassave people.
Pray that soon the Vassave people will have faith that is more precious and durable than gold.
Scripture Prayers for the Bhil Vasave in India.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasava
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Central Bhil profile for Children and Family Missions Activities |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-11-19 |
People Name General | Bhil Vasave |
People Name in Country | Bhil Vasave |
Natural Name | Vasave Bhil |
Alternate Names | Vasava; Wasawe; भील वासवे |
Population this Country | 1,403,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,403,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 28 |
People ID | 21022 |
ROP3 Code | 117874 |
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 | 2 | |||
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 | 2 |
Maharashtra 727,000 | |
Gujarat 655,000 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.02 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.77 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
96.56 %
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Islam |
1.18 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.02 %
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Unknown |
1.45 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Vasavi (712,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | vas Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Vasavi (712,000 speakers) |
Language Code | vas Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 15 |
Secondary Languages | |
Gujarati 183,000 | |
Marathi 145,000 | |
Bhili 38,000 | |
Khandesi 30,000 | |
Bareli, Pauri 23,000 | |
Dungra Bhil 13,000 | |
Sindhi Bhil 12,000 | |
Bareli, Rathwi 5,400 | |
Bareli, Palya 3,000 | |
Mawchi 2,800 | |
Hindi 1,900 | |
Ahirani 1,200 | |
Urdu 1,000 | |
Dangi 300 | |
People Groups | Speaking Vasavi |
Primary Language: Vasavi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1998) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1930-2021) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Vasavi | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book | General / Other |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Belurmath - Flickr Creative Commons |
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. |