Badhai (Hindu traditions) in Nepal


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Introduction / History

The Hindu Badhai are also known as Vishwakarma. They are successors of Vishwakarma, the chief architect in Hindu culture. Another famous Badhai was Maharishi Angira. In ancient times Badhai were described as various rishis or saints involved in meditation in jungles for inner vision and performing scientific experiments for the betterment of others.
Before the Industrial Revolution in Europe the Badhai enjoyed the status of chief engineer / architect in Indian villages and cultures. Ancient Indian art and culture particularly building, temples, chariots war equipment was part of their wisdom and knowledge. Deep inner vision and talent gave them the credit to create various idols and images of Hindu gods and goddesses to be worshiped by all. They provided sketches or blueprints to various other assisting technical castes for work. Giving direction as per enlightenment gave them the status of divine people thus called Vishwakarma. Though they are most numerous in India, some live in Pakistan and Nepal.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Large numbers of Badhai in many communities have lost their jobs after the influence of industrialization and more and more people from other castes doing various technical works. Thus their inherited craftsmanship and skills are less praised or required and due to falling status of technical craftsmanship. To suggest entrepreneur manual labor to a Vishwakarma is not acceptable to them as they have much pride and strong self-esteem.
They are usually employed in the fields of engineering and education, small-scale industrial manufacturing typical doing engineering work for large industries. Some Badhai work in the areas of carpentry, stonework and timber trade.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are traditional Hindus and follow the ancient way as they themselves created various forms of Hindu idols and temples. Their identity is closely tied in with the Hindu religious system.


What Are Their Needs?

One of their needs is systematic education in field engineering as they have strong technical inheritance.


Prayer Points

Pray for a movement to Christ among India’s Badhai people that would rival that which happened in the book of Acts.
Pray for loving and Holy Spirit anointed workers to go to them.
Pray for the spiritual hunger it takes to make Christ lord of all.


Scripture Prayers for the Badhai (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Badhai (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Badhai (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation buh-DIE
Alternate Names Acharia; Badai; Badhai; Badhi; Badigar; Barai; Bariji; Barji; Bimra; Chari; Dhawal; Kalsi; Kundar; Kundera; Matharu; Mistry; Orh; Pansari; Pirahi; Pirhai; Saggu; Sheikh; Shilpakar; Shilpkar; Sutar; Suthar; Tarkhan; Thakur; Tudolia; Vishwakarma; Wadi; बधाई (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 38,000
Population all Countries 7,515,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 16332
ROP3 Code 111468
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States on file 12
Largest States
Lumbini
11,000
Sagarmatha
9,500
Janakpur
5,500
Kosi
4,000
Narayani
3,000
Bheri
2,400
Mahakali
1,300
Bagmati
600
Seti
300
Mechi
200
Rapti
70
Gandaki
60
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States 12
  Lumbini 11,000
  Sagarmatha 9,500
  Janakpur 5,500
  Kosi 4,000
  Narayani 3,000
  Bheri 2,400
  Mahakali 1,300
  Bagmati 600
  Seti 300
  Mechi 200
  Rapti 70
  Gandaki 60
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.15 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.85 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Maithili (17,000 speakers)
Language Code mai   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
Awadhi
7,300
Bhojpuri
5,800
Nepali
1,300
Kumaoni
1,000
Angika
200
Dotyali
200
Hindi
200
Bengali
80
Haryanvi
20
Primary Language Maithili (17,000 speakers)
Language Code mai   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
  Awadhi 7,300
  Bhojpuri 5,800
  Nepali 1,300
  Kumaoni 1,000
  Angika 200
  Dotyali 200
  Hindi 200
  Bengali 80
  Haryanvi 20
People Groups Speaking Maithili

Primary Language:  Maithili

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2010)
Bible-Complete No
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Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Maithili Literacy & Evangelism International
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