Kshatriya Mahratta in India


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Introduction / History

The name Mahratha comes from the word invincible. From that comes the Mahratta peoples, who once ruled a mighty empire that challenged the British Empire in the 18th century.

They have a proud military history and have had good status for many centuries. Marathi is their language. They usually read and write in Devanagari. The Mahrattas have several subgroups, one of which is the Kshatriya. This group lives in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They work mainly in agriculture and in the sale of crops. Some work in business, government service or as day laborers. They have a council of elders to look after their interests. They believe in education and modern medicines.

They usually marry their cousins. Widowers and the divorced can marry again. They cremate their dead. Sons inherit the property after the father dies.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kshatriya Mahratta people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They 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 like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.

Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like 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.


What Are Their Needs?

This Hindu people needs to put their faith in the King of kings and Lord of lords.


Prayer Points

Pray that the council leaders will come to Jesus Christ and lead others to him.

Pray that gospel materials will lead entire Kshatriya Mahratta families into life-giving faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for a prayer movement for the Kshatriya Mahratta, followed by Christian workers.


Scripture Prayers for the Mahratta Kshatriya in India.


References

Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Mahratta Kshatriya
People Name in Country Mahratta Kshatriya
Natural Name Kshatriya Mahratta
Alternate Names महरातटा क्षत्रिया
Population this Country 63,000
Population all Countries 63,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 21190
ROP3 Code 118012
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
Gujarat
37,000
Goa
16,000
Madhya Pradesh
8,100
Dadra and Nagar Have
900
Daman and Diu
300
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
  Gujarat 37,000
  Goa 16,000
  Madhya Pradesh 8,100
  Dadra and Nagar Have 900
  Daman and Diu 300
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 Marathi (40,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
Gujarati
8,100
Hindi
3,300
Konkani, Goan
3,000
Konkani
1,500
Ahirani
400
Primary Language Marathi (40,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
  Gujarati 8,100
  Hindi 3,300
  Konkani, Goan 3,000
  Konkani 1,500
  Ahirani 400
People Groups Speaking Marathi

Primary Language:  Marathi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1807-1957)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1982)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1821-2024)
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Mobile App Android Bible App: Marathi Bible (मराठी बायबल) Indian Revised Version (IRV) Operation Agape
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Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Marathi Literacy & Evangelism International
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Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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