Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Hindu - Other
Language: Dhimal - (dhi)
Alternate Name(s): Dhemal, Maulik, Jharwa
Primary Religion: Hinduism - Vaishnavaism
Country: India
Also found in: Nepal
Population: 5,000
Global Population: 33,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Dhimal of India, numbering 5,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the South Asia Hindu - Other people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 33,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Dhimal. The primary religion practiced by the Dhimal is Vaishnavaism, one of the major divisions of Hinduism. Vaishnavaism revolves around worship of Vishnu and includes beliefs in pantheism, reincarnation and karma.
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