Kharadi in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Kharadi |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 8,500 |
| World Population: | 8,500 |
| Primary Language: | Hindi |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Online Audio NT: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Kharadi people live in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. They speak Marathi or Hindi.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Traditionally the Kharadi people were water carriers. They are the ones who repair wells and anything pertaining to water needs.
The Kharadi community has a distinct culture. At festivals they enjoy their own folk songs and dances.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Kharadi people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama’s birthday.
What Are Their Needs?
Changes in India’s agricultural sector affect their efforts to conserve and manage water supplies. Some now work in the construction industry.
Prayer Points
Pray for loving workers to go to the Kharadi people until there are disciples who make more disciples.
Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Kharadi to understand and to believe the gospel.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Kharadi people with adequate education and medical facilities.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Kharadi people so abundantly that they will see he is the only one worthy of praise and worship.