Bania Mahesri in India

People Name:	Bania Mahesri
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	410,000
World Population:	410,000
Primary Language:	Hindi
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Forward Caste - Bania
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Trade and commerce are the main professions of the Mahesri Bania. Some of them work for the government and some work in private business. The Mahesri Bania are one of the better-educated peoples of India and most speak English as well as Hindi. Families arrange marriages with the consent of the young people. Weddings take place at the home of the bride with a Brahman priest performing the ceremony. Sons inherit the property after the death of the father with the oldest son becoming the new family head. They have caste councils to look after their needs, promote their interests, and to settle legal disputes. Mahesri parents encourage both their sons and daughters to receive a college education.

Ministry Obstacles

The Mahesri Banias take pride in their Hindu traditions and wealth. Pride can often prevent a group from seeking the Lord and his grace.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that the Mahesri caste council leaders will come to Jesus Christ and lead others among them to him.
Pray that written and online gospel materials will lead them to begin their own movement to Christ.
Pray for higher caste Hindu background believers to befriend them and tell them about Jesus Christ.