The Badi (Marwari) of India

The Badi (Marwari) of India, numbering approximately 19,500 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a Marwari-speaking subgroup of Badhi, a sub-caste of the Nat. They mostly adhere to Hinduism and Marwari (India) is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Country: India
People Cluster: Rajasthani
Primary Language(s): Marwari (India) (rwr)
Primary Religion(s): Hinduism
Population: 19,500
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG042097

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Hinduism
Religious Affiliation: Hinduism

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Hinduism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Marwari (India)
Language Family: Indo-European

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Marwari (India) Speakers

Media Resources in Marwari (India):

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Bible Resources in Marwari (India):

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

Or check out the Marwari (India) bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Badi (Marwari) are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Badi (Marwari):
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Pray specifically for the Badi (Marwari) of India

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
readProverbs 30:5

Pray that those who don't yet know God will trust the flawless Word of God and seek refuge in Him, finding hope and salvation instead of remaining in spiritual darkness.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
readJohn 14:6

Pray that those who are searching for a way to God and desiring truth will encounter the good news of eternal life and accept it.

No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God.
readRomans 4:20

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will not waver but will grow strong in their belief, knowing that the Lord rewards those who seek Him.

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
readPsalm 51:2

Pray that God will raise up believers to go and share the gospel with those in this people group who need to be washed of their iniquity and cleansed from their sins.

Badhi (Marwari) Across Countries (ROP3 - 119382) reported in the following countries:

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