Teli Sribastab in India

The Teli Sribastab have only been reported in India
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Sribastab Teli community is considered lower middle class in India's caste-based society. The Telis are an occupational caste, traditionally in the business of oil-pressing and in the manufacture and trade of oil and similar oil-based products. The Sribastab is one of their subgroups. They look to Shiva, the destroyer god, for their origins. The Teli live in many states across North India. Due to inter-state immigration in India and rapid urbanization, they have now spread all across the entire nation. The primary language of the Sribastab is Hindi.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Traditionally the job of the Teli was laboring in pressing and extraction of oils from nuts and seeds for cooking purposes. Since the introduction of modern industrial manufacturing, the Teli have had to look for new occupations. Today many work for the government, in teaching, running small businesses and in agriculture.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Sribastab practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Shiva and Vishnu are their patron gods. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain "moksha" or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Teli visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. The main yearly holidays of the Teli people are Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring, Diwali, the festival of lights, Navratri, the celebration of autumn and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday. The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories. The lowest communities are outside of the caste system. The Teli fit into the working caste.


What Are Their Needs?

The Sribastab need to learn new job skills and to obtain university educations. More important is that the Teli need to hear and understand the message of Jesus Christ. He alone can forgive their sins and grant them eternal life.


Prayer Points

Pray for increased occupational and educational opportunities for the Teli. Pray that the gospel might penetrate Sribastab hearts thus breaking any spiritual stronghold that prevents them from enjoying life to the full. Pray for workers to go to the Teli to share the gospel. Pray for a disciple making movement to Christ among the Teli this decade.


Scripture Prayers for the Teli Sribastab in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Teli Sribastab
People Name in Country Teli Sribastab
Alternate Names टेली सृिबस्तब
Population this Country 354,000
Population all Countries 354,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 7
People ID 21262
ROP3 Code 118085
ROP25 Code 308051
ROP25 Name Teli Sribastab
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 7
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
255,000
Chhattisgarh
38,000
Bihar
28,000
Jharkhand
24,000
Madhya Pradesh
7,500
Rajasthan
300
Delhi
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 7
  Uttar Pradesh 255,000
  Chhattisgarh 38,000
  Bihar 28,000
  Jharkhand 24,000
  Madhya Pradesh 7,500
  Rajasthan 300
  Delhi 100
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (212,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
28,000
Chhattisgarhi
21,000
Bundeli
15,000
Kanauji
6,600
Magahi
6,000
Awadhi
4,200
Maithili
3,900
Bengali
1,800
Angika
400
Sadri
300
Dhundari
100
Malvi
100
Primary Language Hindi (212,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 28,000
  Chhattisgarhi 21,000
  Bundeli 15,000
  Kanauji 6,600
  Magahi 6,000
  Awadhi 4,200
  Maithili 3,900
  Bengali 1,800
  Angika 400
  Sadri 300
  Dhundari 100
  Malvi 100
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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