The Vasudev people live in Central India, especially Maharashtra.
Many are farmers and livestock herders, but their community is noted for their religious contributions. They are known to wander through villages singing bhakti worship songs, invoking the favor of deceased spirits and surviving on alms. Some of them gather for religious dancing. This has been their way of life for many generations.
These Hindus have a special role in village life. Hindus believe they have the power to regain the favor of the dead. They mainly worship Krishna. Their religious practices are designed to bring honor to Krishna.
These people need to be freed from unclean spirits that misdirect them. Instead, they need the John 10:10 blessing of an abundant life offered by Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Vasudev 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 Vasudev people.
Pray that soon the Vasudev people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Vasudev in India.
https://www.sid-thewanderer.com/2015/11/vasudev-wanderers-of-maharashtra.html
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Vasudev |
People Name in Country | Vasudev |
Alternate Names | Basdeva; Basudev; Basudeva; Basushabar; Bodewala Baba; Harabala; Vasdeo; Vasudeo; Wasan; Waso; वासुदेव |
Population this Country | 18,000 |
Population all Countries | 18,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 18301 |
ROP3 Code | 113846 |
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 | 8 | |||||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 8 |
Madhya Pradesh 6,700 | |
Chhattisgarh 4,300 | |
Gujarat 3,300 | |
Maharashtra 2,000 | |
Karnataka 500 | |
Odisha 400 | |
Uttar Pradesh 100 | |
Daman and Diu 20 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hindi (4,700 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 8 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hindi (4,700 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 8 |
Secondary Languages | |
Marathi 3,700 | |
Gujarati 2,600 | |
Chhattisgarhi 2,300 | |
Nimadi 700 | |
Odia 400 | |
Kannada 300 | |
Kanauji 40 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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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. |