Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Marathi - (mar)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: Zimbabwe

Also found in: Canada; India; Israel; United States

Population: 5,600

Global Population: 221,200

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Maratha of Zimbabwe, numbering 5,600, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 221,200 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Maratha is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

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