Previously 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. In 2008 Nepal became a democratic country. The first president was Ram Baran Yadav. Like many communities in Nepal, 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.
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.
Yadavs believe they are connected to lord Krishna, whom they worship along with Vishnu and many local gods. Many worship cows. In Nepal, the Yadav people are considered 99.7 percent Hindu, but among the Ghosi subgroup, they are 100 percent Hindu.
The Ghosi Yadav community needs the blessings of the Lord which will only come about through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
* Scripture Prayers for the Yadav Ghosi in Nepal.
Pray for workers to go to the Ghosi Yadav community. Pray for a Disciple Making Movement to spread far and wide among Ghosi Yadav families and communities. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the Risen Savior.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_Ghosi https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16187/NP http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2019/07/14 http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2007/09/06
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Yadav Ghosi |
People Name in Country | Yadav Ghosi |
Natural Name | Ghosi Yadav |
Population this Country | 1,800 |
Population all Countries | 1,564,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 21822 |
ROP3 Code | 118608 |
Country | Nepal | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
National Bible Society | Website | |||
Persecution Rank | 34 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Total States on file | 2 | |||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 34 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 2 |
Lumbini 1,300 | |
Bheri 500 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
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Primary Language | Awadhi (1,400 speakers) | |||
Language Code | awa Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Awadhi (1,400 speakers) |
Language Code | awa Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 400 | |
Hindi 80 | |
People Groups | Speaking Awadhi |
Primary Language: Awadhi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1820-1911) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1996) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2000-2005) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
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 |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Audio Recordings | StoryRunners Oral Bible Stories |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Awadhi |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | New Life |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |