Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Marathi - (mar)

Alternate Name(s): Mehta, Mehra, Dhegu Megu, Tara!, Mehar

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Folk

Country: India

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Population: 11,580,000

Global Population: 11,500,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity

Overview: The Mahar of India, numbering 11,580,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 11,500,000 in 1 countries. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Mahar is folk Buddhism, a syncretistic blend of traditional Buddhist practices with elements of magic and superstition.

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