Bhoyar   beh-YURH

The name Bhoyar comes from the word "bhor" meaning "morning." They were expelled from the caste by the Rajputs and went to the central provinces. The Panwari are thought to be the highest sub-caste of the Bhoyar because they claim to have descended from the Panwar Rajputs who protected the city of Dhar in the past. Today, they are farmers who mainly cultivate sugarcane. Bhoyar live mainly in the central regions such as Betal District and Chhindawara District. Marriage is only within the same family group; they don't allow for first cousins to marry. Widows can marry again, but they are expected to marry a widower rather than a single person.

Ministry Obstacles

There are probably no Christ followers among the Bhoyar. Whoever reaches them must reach family and village heads who can lead others to the only savior. Hindi resources are available in written, audio, and visual forms, but the Bhoyar have not yet received them.

Scripture Focus

"So that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy."  Psalm 65:8

Scripture Prayer

May many from this people group stand in awe of the Lord’s deeds and joyfully follow Him.

Prayer Focus

Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers to the Bhoyar. Pray that instead of being "religious," the Bhoyar will desire a relationship with Jesus Christ. Pray for God's blessing, strengthening, and healing of families and communities within the Bhoyar community through the abundant life and love Jesus offers to all nations. Pray for deliverance from the fear that hinders God's blessing from multiplying through Bhoyar families and communities. Pray that spiritual barriers will be broken from within this Hindu people. Pray for an unstoppable church planting movement within Bhoyar communities.