Deshwali (Hindu traditions) in India


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Introduction / History

Desh means country and wali means lord. They are a Rajput community, so they were the warriors of old who settled down to enjoy landed estates at some point in their lives. The Deshwalis were known as "perfect" warriors. The Hindu Deshwali live in the central states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The Muslims among them live further west in Rajasthan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most of them still own land. Cultivation is their main work and they use modern farming methods. Since the Rajputs lost much of their wealth in the 1960s, some are now landless farmers or sharecroppers or petty businessmen. They have a community council to look after their interests. Unlike other Rajput peoples, the Deshwalis do not have a system of gotras or clans. The Deshwali are monogamous and they often marry their cousins. Family leaders arrange the marriages. They allow for divorce and remarriage.


What Are Their Beliefs?

There are Muslims and Hindus among the Deshwali people. Spiritual beliefs of Hindus are very diverse from those who worship only one god to those who worship hundreds of them to those who are philosophical and do not worship any.


What Are Their Needs?

The Deshwalis need the joy and peace that comes only from a relationship with Jesus Christ, the only Savior.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Deshwali will be attracted to Jesus, read the Bible and put all their faith in the sacrifice of the only Savior. Pray that the Deshwali council leaders will initiate a disciple making movement. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers and intercessors for the Deshwali people.


Scripture Prayers for the Deshwali (Hindu traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Deshwali (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Deshwali (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation DESH-vah-lee
Alternate Names Deshbagh; Deshwali; देशवाली (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 205,000
Population all Countries 205,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 4
PeopleID3 16692
ROP3 Code 111919
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 5
Largest States
Madhya Pradesh
184,000
Rajasthan
14,000
Chhattisgarh
6,600
Maharashtra
600
Odisha
40
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
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 5
  Madhya Pradesh 184,000
  Rajasthan 14,000
  Chhattisgarh 6,600
  Maharashtra 600
  Odisha 40
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 (159,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Malvi
9,600
Mewari
6,600
Marwari (India)
6,300
Nimadi
5,400
Chhattisgarhi
3,300
Marathi
500
Odia
40
Primary Language Hindi (159,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
  Malvi 9,600
  Mewari 6,600
  Marwari (India) 6,300
  Nimadi 5,400
  Chhattisgarhi 3,300
  Marathi 500
  Odia 40
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (Hindi) Scripture Earth
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Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download (Hindi) SIL
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Hindi Word General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Sab Ki Bible Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible app: पवित्र बाइबिल Hindi Bible Biblica
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Mobile App iOS Bible app: Hindi Unlocked Literal Bible Kalaam Media Ltd
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Comic Book Version Super Bible / Comic Bible Society
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Christ for the Nations General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Hindi Bible General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Hindi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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