Gadaria (Hindu traditions)   gah-DAH-ree-ah

Gadaria have virtually abandoned their traditional occupation of rearing sheep and goats. They are now mainly engaged as laborers in masonry work, while some are involved in animal husbandry. Brahmins are employed to perform rites at birth, marriage, and death, as well as to impart religious teachings. Gadaria accept and exchange water and food with all other local communities except those with very low status.

Ministry Obstacles

Low literacy rates can be an obstacle to the gospel, but not necessarily. If oral means of communication are effectively used, individuals can readily understand. To do this, someone would need to understand their culture and their felt needs to get them to pay attention.

Scripture Focus

"Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul."  Psalm 66:16

Scripture Prayer

Pray for bold testimonies of the Lord’s deeds to come from today’s people group.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Holy Spirit to work powerfully through those ministering to this people group. Pray that soon they will open the eyes of their hearts to the Lord of lords. Pray for many Gadaria families to embrace the Savior. Pray for the Hindu Gadaria community to be able to care well for their families. Pray for the widows and orphans among them, that they will be well cared for.