Bodh (Gahri) in India

The Bodh (Gahri) have only been reported in India
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Largest Religion
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Bodh or Gahri live in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Most of these are in the Kullu and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh. They are related to the Tibetans; their Gahri language is Tibetan based. Most also speak Hindi and other larger languages.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Tibetan Buddhism affects the daily lives of the Bodh people.

They are skilled farmers and herders. They make beautiful handicrafts. In recent decades the Bodh have migrated to urban areas where they hoped to find better jobs and higher wages.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Bodh people are Tibetan Buddhists. In this form of Buddhism, the shamanistic Bon religion is blended with Buddhist tenets. They celebrate the Tibetan New Year and join their Hindu neighbors in celebrating Hindu festivals.


What Are Their Needs?

The Bodh people need a John 10:10 blessing: The abundant life Jesus offers those who are willing to submit to his lordship.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Bodh 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 Bodh people.

Pray that soon the Bodh people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.

Pray for spiritual discernment and a hunger for true spirituality.


Scripture Prayers for the Bodh (Gahri) in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Bodh (Gahri)
People Name in Country Bodh (Gahri)
Alternate Names Bunan; Gahri
Population this Country 2,700
Population all Countries 2,700
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 21685
ROP3 Code 118473
ROP25 Code 301294
ROP25 Name Bodh
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
  Himachal Pradesh 2,700
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Buddhism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
98.67 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.18 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.53 %
Islam
0.27 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.36 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Gahri (2,700 speakers)
Language Code bfu   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Gahri (2,700 speakers)
Language Code bfu   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Gahri

Primary Language:  Gahri

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1905-1923)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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