At one time the Yadav were called Ahir. The name Ahir is derived from "Abhira" which is an immigrant tribe found in the inscriptions and Hindu sacred books. The Abhira appear to have been one of the immigrant tribes from Central Asia. They are spoken of as robbers and foreigners. They claim connection to the god Krishna since he was a herdsman. The Yadav are a caste comprised of milkmen, cowherds, cattle raisers, and laborers. Their traditional occupation is animal husbandry and selling animal products. The Yadav consist of both landowning and landless people. Some Yadav are businessmen, teachers, doctors, engineers, and political leaders.
Like many communities in India, the Yadavs have subgroups. One of the Yadav subgroups are the Ghosi Yadavs. The term Ghosi refers to a herder. They believe they are descendants of a king. This Yadav subgroup lives in Nepal and India.
Living mainly in villages, the Ghosi Yadav caste consists of milkmen, cow herders, cattle breeders, cultivators, and laborers. Though some have become businessmen, professionals, or political leaders, Yadavs traditionally have practiced animal husbandry and they sold animal products. Because they are associated with cattle, considered holy by the Hindus, they have high prestige.
Ghosi Yadavs believe they are connected to the Hindu god Krishna, whom they worship along with Vishnu and many local gods. Many worship cows.
The Ghosi Yadav community needs the blessings of the Lord which will only come about through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Pray for Holy Spirit sent workers to go to the Ghosi Yadav community.
Pray for Ghosi Yadav disciples who will make more disciples of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the Risen Savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Yadav Ghosi in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Yadav Ghosi |
People Name in Country | Yadav Ghosi |
Natural Name | Ghosi Yadav |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 1,862,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,865,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 37 |
People ID | 21822 |
ROP3 Code | 118608 |
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) |
|
|||||||||||||||
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 |
Uttar Pradesh 1,167,000 | |
Andhra Pradesh 156,000 | |
Chhattisgarh 109,000 | |
West Bengal 101,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 94,000 | |
Telangana 69,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 37,000 | |
Maharashtra 35,000 | |
Karnataka 30,000 | |
Gujarat 19,000 | |
Rajasthan 5,600 | |
Assam 5,100 | |
Delhi 2,500 | |
Punjab 1,800 | |
Uttarakhand 1,600 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
100.00 %
|
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 | Hindi (683,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
|
Primary Language | Hindi (683,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 23 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Kanauji 245,000 | |
Telugu 202,000 | |
Awadhi 92,000 | |
Tamil 80,000 | |
Bengali 70,000 | |
Chhattisgarhi 64,000 | |
Bhojpuri 49,000 | |
Marathi 25,000 | |
Kannada 25,000 | |
Gujarati 14,000 | |
Bundeli 8,700 | |
Dhundari 2,700 | |
Khandesi 2,500 | |
Assamese 2,500 | |
Garhwali 1,200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1835-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Haniyadav72 - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |