Taga (Hindu traditions) in India

The Taga (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Subgroups: 4

Subgroup Name Population
Biswan 59,000
Daswan 59,000
Badha 27,000
Chotteya 26,000

Introduction / History

The Taga are also referred to as Tyagi (or Tyagi Brahmin), and Tyagi is a common surname. Some say they were Brahmin at one time but became farmers and lost Brahmin status. They have been settled farmers for many years.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Taga has two subdivisions, Dasa and Bisa. The former allow widow remarriage while the latter prohibit it. If a Bisa allows and approves widow remarriage he at once falls into the Dasa subdivision. They collect and dispose of ashes and bones on the third day after cremation. The gots (clans) regulate marriage alliances.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Taga 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?

The Taga people have no way to protect themselves from the powers of darkness. They do not have access to Jesus Christ, the one who conquered death and brought light to the darkness.


Prayer Points

There is no indication of any followers of Jesus today among the Hindu Taga. There may be a few secret believers. However, it's not too early to pray for those who will come to Christ in saving faith.
Pray that Christian workers in the area won't overlook the Taga community.
Pray for the Taga community to increasingly become aware of their need for forgiveness of sin, and that they will seek the only savior.
Pray for Taga disciples to make other disciples.


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


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People Name General Taga (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Taga (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation TAH-gah
Alternate Names Tagah; Tyagi; Tyagi Brahman; Tyagi Brahmin; तागा (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 651,000
Population all Countries 651,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 13
People ID 18202
ROP3 Code 113717
ROP25 Code 307815
ROP25 Name Taga
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
Uttar Pradesh
464,000
Delhi
170,000
Uttarakhand
14,000
Haryana
2,600
Chandigarh
1,300
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
  Uttar Pradesh 464,000
  Delhi 170,000
  Uttarakhand 14,000
  Haryana 2,600
  Chandigarh 1,300
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 Hindi (520,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Punjabi, Eastern
25,000
Garhwali
1,200
Haryanvi
1,100
Bagri
60
Primary Language Hindi (520,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Punjabi, Eastern 25,000
  Garhwali 1,200
  Haryanvi 1,100
  Bagri 60
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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