Bajgi in India

The Bajgi are best known for playing drums on Hindu holidays. Many of them are tailors or barbers. Because these professions involve interacting with other communities, they share common folk art and even marriage partners with other people groups. Many Bajgi also work in agriculture on land owned by others. Illiteracy is a problem for the Bajgi, especially for their women and girls. The Bajgi marry within their group and with other low-status Sudra communities. They tend to have many children. Rural Bajgi often lack access to modern medicine and clean water. It is the sons' responsibility to care for their elderly relatives. Bajgi men marry one spouse. Their children often quit school after a few years to help their families make a living. Some Bajgis have received a college education and now work in government and the professions.

Ministry Obstacles
Bajgis live in India's northern states where there are almost no Christ followers. They will probably never meet someone who is living for the Lord.

Scripture Focus
"You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it."  Psalm 139:5-6

Scripture Prayer
Pray that many from this people group will be in awe of the blessings of the Lord.

Prayer Focus
Pray that the Bajgi communities will come to know Christ as the only God worthy of their worship. Pray for the Lord to send out loving workers to the Bajgi. Pray that the Lord will raise up a growing church among the Bajgi.

People Name:	Bajgi
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	32,000
World Population:	32,000
Primary Language:	Garhwali
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
Christ Followers:	Few, less than 2%
Status:	Unreached
Progress Level:

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