Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Marathi - (mar)

Alternate Name(s): Mehta, Mehra, Dhegu Megu, Tara!, Mehar

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Folk

Country: India

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Population: 11,610,000

Global Population: 11,610,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity

Overview: The Mahar of India, numbering 11,610,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Mahar is folk Buddhism, a syncretistic blend of traditional Buddhist practices with elements of magic and superstition.

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