Thathera (Hindu traditions) in India

People Name:	Thathera (Hindu traditions)
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	407,000
World Population:	407,000
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 Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Thathera moved from Rajasthan in the 1800s and came to live in Rewari, located in the small north Indian state of Haryana. Today they live all over northern India. The Thathera are divided into 47 clans. They earn a living in metal work, selling and repairing of household utensils. Many are cultivators of land. In Bihar, many are jewelers. They have a caste council to settle problems regarding divorce and property rights.

Ministry Obstacles

There are probably no Christ followers among the Thathera, so whoever tries to reach them for Christ will need to gather groups of believers. That is easier said than done, but individual evangelism almost always ends with only one or two people.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that Christ's ambassadors will go to the Thathera in friendship and love and earn the privilege to give them the gospel.
Pray for a strong movement to Christ to result in many being discipled so that they can lead victorious lives.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will draw them to live without fear and that they can worship the Lord without concern about what others think.