Mahratta in Australia
Photo Source:
Santosh Wadghule - Flickr
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Map Source:
People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Mahratta |
| Country: | Australia |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 22,000 |
| World Population: | 43,738,000 |
| Primary Language: | Marathi |
| 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 Hindu - Mahratta |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Mahratta is an ethnic group in Western India that speaks the Marathi language. Unlike many other Indian language groups, they have only migrated to Australia, not various Western countries.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The work and social life of Indians in Australia reflects a dynamic blend of professional achievement, cultural richness, and community engagement. As one of the fastest-growing migrant groups, Indian Australians have become integral to the nation's social and economic fabric. Indian Australians are among the most educated and economically active migrant communities in the country.
Many work in IT, medicine, academia, and small businesses. Many Indian Australians are skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and students who contribute to Australia's intellectual capital and economic growth.
Mahrattas join other Hindu peoples in Australia to celebrate festivals like Diwali and Holi, attracting diverse participation and symbolizing values like light over darkness and unity.
Indian food, music, dance, yoga, and literature are now embedded in Australian cultural life.
Community groups often organize volunteer initiatives, such as:
Indian Australians are increasingly visible in politics, civil society, education, and the arts.
They serve as a "living bridge" between Australia and India, strengthening bilateral ties through commerce, education, and shared democratic ideals.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Hindu Mahratta usually worship Shiva as their family god and consider Shivaji as their leader. Most revere their land and earth as their mother. Mahrattas fiercely defend their culture, language and history. This brings up an important point: Hinduism is an important aspect of their culture. Telling them to stop giving their allegiance to these gods is usually viewed as an attack on their culture.
What Are Their Needs?
The Hindu Mahratta people need the spiritual discernment and the humility it takes to recognize Jesus Christ for who he is.
Prayer Points
Pray the Mahratta would see they can enjoy abundant life if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side and blessing them in every way.
Pray for loving workers to take Christ to Mahrattas in Australia.
Pray for their hearts to be drawn to the Lord of lords.