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The Binjhal The Binjhal of India migrated from Madhya Pradesh to Odisha where they currently pursue agriculture as their main source of livelihood. They typically worship Hindu gods and goddesses along with a number of natural spirits at the community level. Bindhya Basini is their supreme deity who is believed to look after the welfare of the Binjhals, protecting them from all dangers. The Binjhals are considered a “Scheduled Tribe,” which means their status is acknowledged by national Indian legislation.
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Christian: 0.06%
India Population: 139,000
Language: Odia
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 16471
ER SOE Affiliation: Odisha
Prayer Points
• Pray for our ministry partner in Orissa to have increased opportunity for cultivating friendship among the Binjhal people in order to creatively commuicate the love of the Living God.

• Pray for the Holy Spirit to prepare men and women to receive the good news of Christ.

• Pray for Binjhal believers to be strengthened and multiplied.
 
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The Brahmin The word "Brahmin" in the original Sanskrit language means "supreme self," the highest, or first among castes. A wide range of professions are represented among the Brahmin of India, while many are also Hindu priests. Their relative wealth and broad scope of social acceptance create challenges for sharing the gospel of Christ. The Brahmin peoples' material comfort and high social status can prevent them from recognizing their deepest need for a Savior.
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Christian: 0.00%
India Population: 59,134,000
Language: Hindi
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 16521
ER SOE Affiliation: Arunachal Pradesh,
West Bengal, Odisha
Prayer Points
• Pray that our many ministry partners that are in contact with the Brahmin people can build trusting relationships among them, including those in Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal.

• Pray that the Brahmin might become receptive and responsive to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Pray for the Brahmin studying for ministry in the Mobile School of Evangelism in Odisha.
 
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The Chak As a small South/Southeast–Asian people group living in remote areas of the tropical rainforest, the Chak remain unknown to much of the world. For those who live in Myanmar, even their government fails to acknowledge them as a people group. In Bangladesh, the Chak live in the Chittagong Hills area. They are a self–sufficient people, living off hunting and agriculture and rarely interacting with outsiders. In the past, however, powerful people groups influenced the Chak, leading them into the snare of Buddhism that still holds many of them today.
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Christian: 0.73%
India Population: 3,000
Language: Chak
Major Religion: Buddhism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 11291
ER SOE Affiliation: Bangladesh
Prayer Points
• Pray for the Chak people, that they might come to know that our Father sees them, knows them, and loves them.

• Pray for Shakil and his team to receive God’s anointing over their ministries and growing friendships among the Chak people.

• Pray over the Chak MSOE, that it will multiply as a means by which God will move among this people group.
 
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The Chaudhari The Chaudhari of India live mainly in southeastern Gujarat State. They are considered low-caste by the surrounding culture, and as such, do not have access to many modern conveniences or education. The Chaudhari follow Hindu traditions that are strongly influenced by animism. This means that in addition to worshiping the pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses, they also worship their own tribal deities.
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Christian: 1.62%
India Population: 307,000
Language: Gujarati
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 18771
ER SOE Affiliation: Gujarat
Prayer Points
• Pray that the few followers of Christ among the Chaudhari would lead others to Christ.

• Pray also that our ministry partners in Gujarat might have increased opportunities to share the gospel in a way that will lead the Chaudhari to respond and receive the promises of the One True God.
 
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The Darzi Darzi people group of India are also known by the name “Darji” or “Khayyat.” It is believed that they derived their name from the Persian word “to sew” or darzan, probably indicating a historical tie with the trade of tailoring among this people group. A majority of Darzis follow the Hindu faith but about one-third are Muslim. Our ministry partners in the state of West Bengal work among the Muslim Darzi.
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Evangelical Christian: 0.00%
India Population: 1,000,000
Language: Urdu
Major Religion: Islam
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 17513
ER SOE Affiliation: West Bengal
Prayer Points
• Pray that God will use the Muslim Darzi people’s openness to business and upward social status for increased opportunities to hear the gospel.

• Pray also that our ministry partners in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh would have more opportunities to share the gospel with Muslim Darzis.
 
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The Deha The Deha people’s original home is Haryana State in Northwest India. Even today, very few Deha live outside of Haryana and neighboring states. However, they stand apart from other peoples in their native region by speaking their own Deha dialect of the Haryanvi language. They also have their own religious leaders to perform Hindu rituals, rather than depending on traditional Brahmin priests. In the past, the Deha would work as weavers, making winnowing fans for harvest. Currently, selling clothes is their most common occupation. As a low-caste people, the Deha people lack education and need economic development.
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Evangelical Christian: 0.00%
India Population: 33,000
Language: Hindi, Haryanvi
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 16685
ER SOE Affiliation: Chandigarh
Prayer Points
• Pray for opportunities for ministry partners to demonstrate Christ’s love through literacy education and other practical outreach.

• Pray for open doors for the Deha to hear and respond to the gospel.
 
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