Darzi Namdev (Hindu 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 Namdev Maratha migrated from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu. They speak Marathi and Tamil and read and write in Tamil. They are not vegetarians and eat rice as a cereal.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Namdev Maratha are tailors and dyers, some are laborers. They have a caste association to look after their interests. The Namdev Maratha often marry their cousins. Family leaders negotiate and arrange marriages. They are monogamous meaning that marriage is between one man and one woman. The bereaved can marry again. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the home. The dead are either cremated or buried, which is unusual for a Hindu people group.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Namdev 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.


What Are Their Needs?

The Namdev Maratha community needs the essential guidance of God the Father so that they can enjoy life to the full.


Prayer Points

Pray that leaders of the caste association come to Jesus Christ and allow others to begin a church planting movement. Pray for spiritual discernment and openness to the claims of Christ. Pray for workers.


Scripture Prayers for the Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Bhavsar Kshatriya; Merais; Mirai; Namdeo Shimpi; Namdev; Namdev Mahratta; Nilari; Pipavasi; Rangari; Sai; Sai Sutar; Sais; Shimpi; Simpi; Suis; Thalavadi; दर्ज़ी नामदेव (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 140,000
Population all Countries 141,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 3
People ID 21130
ROP3 Code 117953
ROP25 Code 301962
ROP25 Name Darji / Darzi
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 9
Largest States
Maharashtra
47,000
Gujarat
32,000
Andhra Pradesh
21,000
Karnataka
12,000
Uttar Pradesh
9,100
Telangana
8,800
Madhya Pradesh
8,200
Odisha
1,400
Chhattisgarh
600
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 9
  Maharashtra 47,000
  Gujarat 32,000
  Andhra Pradesh 21,000
  Karnataka 12,000
  Uttar Pradesh 9,100
  Telangana 8,800
  Madhya Pradesh 8,200
  Odisha 1,400
  Chhattisgarh 600
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.19 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.81 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Marathi (30,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 14
Secondary Languages
Telugu
26,000
Gujarati
25,000
Hindi
22,000
Kannada
9,300
Konkani
2,200
Khandesi
1,800
Odia
1,200
Ahirani
1,100
Bundeli
300
Chhattisgarhi
300
Kacchi
200
Kanauji
60
Malvi
40
Primary Language Marathi (30,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 14
Secondary Languages
  Telugu 26,000
  Gujarati 25,000
  Hindi 22,000
  Kannada 9,300
  Konkani 2,200
  Khandesi 1,800
  Odia 1,200
  Ahirani 1,100
  Bundeli 300
  Chhattisgarhi 300
  Kacchi 200
  Kanauji 60
  Malvi 40
People Groups Speaking Marathi

Primary Language:  Marathi

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Bible-Portions Yes  (1807-1957)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1982)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1821-2022)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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