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India
Bagata

 

Introduction／History

The Bagata are a Scheduled Tribe of India who live in the state of Orissa and also in the state of Andhra Pradesh. They are thought to be one of the aboriginal tribes. They are also called Bagatha, Bagat, Bagodi, Bogad or Bhakta. They work as farmers to earn a living. There are 147,000 Bagata living in India.

Life and Customs

The Bagata have festivals, dances and like music. The Dhimsa is one of the dances and Bagata tribes of all ages, young to old take part, using much energy. In March and April, they dance at weddings and at social functions. The Dhimsa dance causes friendships with people in the nearby villages.

In the festive seasons, the dancers from a Bagata village go to other villages to dance and to take part in community feasts. The dances of the Bagata are called Sankidi Kelbar. Perhaps the gospel can best be communicated to them through dance.

The Bagata talk with each other in a form of the Oriya language. Their main language is Telugu. Their local dialect is Adivasi Oriya. Several dialects have their origins and have become well liked among the Bagata. They have a social hierarchy similar to other tribes in Orissa.

Beliefs

Most of the Bagata are Hindus and they worship Hindu gods and goddesses as well as their tribal gods.

Prayer
  • Pray that Hindu background believers among the Bagata people in India will be able to demonstrate love and commitment to family members in such a way that Christ will be glorified.
  • Pray that many Hindus among the Bagata people in India, along with members of every tribe, tongue and nation, will join Christ followers around the throne of God at the ultimate satsang.
  • Pray that God will raise up strong local churches among the Bagata people in India.
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