The Naribat people were counted as a criminal caste until after India’s independence. At that time, they lobbied Prime Minister Jwaharlal Nehru, who allowed their name to be changed to Naribat. This name comes from two Hindi words, one for “cord” and the other for “twist.” Therefore, one who makes cords is a Naribat. They are a schedule caste, which means they have low status.
Naribat children do not get a complete education. Boys and girls drop out because of a lack of interest and to help support their families financially.
At one time the Naribat community practiced child marriage, but not today. Now only adults can marry, but matches are determined by family leaders. Divorce can happen if the wife cannot bear a child. Their local judges allow for a divorce if the husband is habitually cruel or impotent.
Naribat families can be either nuclear or extended. Women have little say in community matters. She is confined to house duties and performing religious rituals. Husbands and wives often work together to make cords, rope and leather goods.
This community is landless, and the children often work. The Naribat people are starting to take low-paying jobs in offices and hospitals.
This Hindu community has an affinity for Baba Ramdev, Gora Bhairon, Kala Bhairon, Kali Mata and Vaishno Devi. Like other Hindu communities the Naribat celebrate Holi, Diwali, Teej Dussehra, and Raksha Bandhan.
The Naribat people need the Holy Spirit to direct them into a loving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for Naribat culture to be renewed and enhanced by a work of the Holy Spirit and shaped into a God-centered and God-honoring mold.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among their family and community leaders to seek his face and enjoy his blessings.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Naribat people.
Pray that soon the Naribat people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Naribut in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Naribut |
People Name in Country | Naribut |
Alternate Names | Naribat; नरिबूत |
Population this Country | 3,400 |
Population all Countries | 3,400 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17770 |
ROP3 Code | 113232 |
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) | ||
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 | 1 |
Delhi 3,400 | |
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 (2,300 speakers) | |||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hindi (2,300 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Marwari 500 | |
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 (1835-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |