Rawal (Hindu traditions) in India

The Rawal live mainly in Rajasthan, but some live in Maharashtra or Gujarat. They have a low literacy rate. Most use Hindi or Gujarati as their languages. Many work as day laborers but many others own land. Agriculture is the livelihood of income for the Rawal. Others work in industry, business and in trading. A notable female member is an airline pilot who helped bring Indian nationals home from Italy during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. This tribe allows for divorce among its members, and widows can marry again. After the death of the father, sons inherit the property, with the oldest son becoming the family head. Unlike most South Asian Hindu communities, the Rawal bury their dead. Indian Christians from outside Rajasthan need to take Hindi language materials to the Rawal.

Ministry Obstacles

There are almost no Christ followers in the places where they live. They will need to hear the gospel preached by outsiders to begin receiving the gospel.

Scripture Focus

"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!"  Psalm 27:13-14

Scripture Prayer

Pray for many leaders from today’s people group to put their confidence in the goodness of God and wait faithfully for His deliverance.

Prayer Focus

Pray that Indian believers would disciple the Rawal believers in the ways of Christ. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to put their faith in Jesus Christ alone. Pray for intercessors and workers to be commissioned to go to the Rawal.