Mahratta unspecified in India


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Largest Religion
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Mahratta are proud Kshatriya people from Maharashtra, mainly speaking Marathi.
They are located across Marathwaada while some are found along borders with Karnataka. A smaller number live further west in Pakistan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They mostly belong to the upper echelons of a rural society. Mainly "kunbi" (farmer) by class, almost all rural Maratha families own land and raise farm crops. The lands are usually big enough to support both cash crops and food crops.
They are liberal compared to other Indian groups. Arranged marriage is not strictly enforced, and a boy can marry a girl of his choice if she is a Brahmin or a Maratha. Marathas are somewhat tolerant towards other cultures. But as they consider themselves upper caste, they usually look down upon people they consider as not their equal.
The main objective of a middle-class Mahratta family is a secure future for themselves and their children, so financial success is a dominant concern.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Hindu Mahratta usually worship Shiva as their family god and consider Shivaji as their leader. Most revere their land and earth as their mother. Mahrattas fiercely defend their culture, language and history. This brings up an important point: Hinduism is an important aspect of their culture. Telling them to stop giving their allegiance to these gods is usually viewed as an attack on their culture.


What Are Their Needs?

The Hindu Mahratta people need the spiritual discernment and the humility it takes to recognize Jesus Christ for who he is.


Prayer Points

Pray the Mahratta would see they can enjoy abundant life if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side and blessing them in every way.
Pray for loving workers.
Pray for their hearts to be drawn to the Lord of lords.
Pray for a church planting movement to thrive in their communities.


Scripture Prayers for the Mahratta unspecified in India.


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The Maratha

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People Name General Mahratta
People Name in Country Mahratta unspecified
Pronunciation mah-RAH-tah
Alternate Names Aray Mahratta; Are Kshatriya; Are Mahratta; Are Maratha; Arya; Arya Mahratta; Bargi; Maharashtrian; Maharathi; Maharatta Kshatriya; Mahratta Kshatriya; Maratha; Marathi; Maratta; Naratha; Rao; महरातटा
Population this Country 31,328,000
Population all Countries 31,332,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 3  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 627
People ID 17554
ROP3 Code 112978
ROP25 Code 305198
ROP25 Name Maratha
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 34
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Maharashtra
27,291,000
Karnataka
2,224,000
Madhya Pradesh
420,000
Gujarat
334,000
Telangana
297,000
Goa
151,000
Tamil Nadu
141,000
Chhattisgarh
46,000
Kerala
41,000
Andhra Pradesh
37,000
Dadra and Nagar Have
34,000
Daman and Diu
18,000
Delhi
7,200
Uttar Pradesh
6,100
Rajasthan
5,100
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Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 34  (only 20 largest shown)
  Maharashtra 27,291,000
  Karnataka 2,224,000
  Madhya Pradesh 420,000
  Gujarat 334,000
  Telangana 297,000
  Goa 151,000
  Tamil Nadu 141,000
  Chhattisgarh 46,000
  Kerala 41,000
  Andhra Pradesh 37,000
  Dadra and Nagar Have 34,000
  Daman and Diu 18,000
  Delhi 7,200
  Uttar Pradesh 6,100
  Rajasthan 5,100
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.82 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
98.53 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.65 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Marathi (26,258,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 26
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Hindi
1,528,000
Konkani
1,287,000
Khandesi
457,000
Kannada
453,000
Konkani, Goan
352,000
Ahirani
236,000
Gujarati
224,000
Tamil
83,000
Tulu
52,000
Telugu
49,000
Nimadi
24,000
Chhattisgarhi
22,000
Malvi
8,600
Kacchi
6,100
English
4,400
Primary Language Marathi (26,258,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 26
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Hindi 1,528,000
  Konkani 1,287,000
  Khandesi 457,000
  Kannada 453,000
  Konkani, Goan 352,000
  Ahirani 236,000
  Gujarati 224,000
  Tamil 83,000
  Tulu 52,000
  Telugu 49,000
  Nimadi 24,000
  Chhattisgarhi 22,000
  Malvi 8,600
  Kacchi 6,100
  English 4,400
People Groups Speaking Marathi

Primary Language:  Marathi

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1982)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1821-2022)
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