Balija Gopanthi in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Balija Gopanthi |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 8,900 |
| World Population: | 8,900 |
| Primary Language: | Telugu |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Gopanthi Balija is an ethnic community that is predominantly found in the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They speak Telugu, the language of Andhra Pradesh.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Today the Gopanthi Balija community is best known for business activities. But they also have contributed to India’s arts through their poets and scholars. Their traditional music and dance forms are known throughout the region.
They are also known for their political involvement and social reforms. They have formed at least one political party and worked to improve the lives of people in their community.
What Are Their Beliefs?
This is a Hindu community. The Gopanthi Balija people worship the gods and goddesses of Hinduism which they believe will benefit them and their community. Their devotion is based on an exchange, not love.
What Are Their Needs?
They need the Holy Spirit to open their eyes so they can see Jesus as he is.
Prayer Points
Pray for many from this unreached people group to understand both God’s judgment and his majestic glory.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Gopanthi Balija people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that result in thousands of new disciples who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.