Gadaria Dhingar in India

People Name:	Gadaria Dhingar
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	1,335,000
World Population:	1,335,000
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

Gadaria means shepherd, a traditional occupation of the Gadaria of north India for hundreds of years. A sub-group of the larger Gadarias is the Dhingar Gadaria. Today, most still follow sheep-related professions. Women also weave woolen blankets to sell. Many own small or medium-sized plots of land where they grow vegetables and fruit. Many children quit school early to help their parents. Some Dhingar have left their traditional occupation and have become construction and factory workers. Those who have education work for the government and teach for a living. They marry within their group but not within the same village.

Ministry Obstacles

The Dhingar are a mostly oral culture so the gospel must be presented to them in audio and visual form.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Ask the Lord to send workers to the Dhingar Gadaria.
Pray that parents can adequately provide for their children.
Pray for families and communities to discover and embrace the gift of life found by trusting Christ and his finished work.
Ask the Lord to raise up a movement to Christ among the Dhingar Gadaria.
Pray they will listen to gospel radio and television.