Gawaria in India

The Gawaria have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Gawaria were traditionally a Hindu nomadic people who raised sheep and goats. The primary language of the Gawaria is Hindi. They also speak the local languages where they live. Most live in Gujarat and Rajasthan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Gawaria were shepherds, traveling traders and carriers. They became traders after their land was no longer able to sustain agriculture or grazing. They once used herds of bullocks and oxen to carry their goods for trade. However, with the advancement in the transportation industry, they have turned to other professions. Some make household articles from cane or wild grass and weave mats. Others work in the building trades especially in masonry. Their literacy level is very low so their job options are limited.

The Gawaria marry within their group but outside of their clan. The bride's family pay a dowry at the time of the wedding. The couple often goes to live with the groom's family. The bride and groom circle a sacred fire seven times during the wedding. Brahmin priests officiate at weddings.

They allow for divorce and remarriage, but only with the consent of the community caste council. A Brahmin priest performs a naming ceremony for a newborn on the seventh or ninth day after birth. Inheritance is equally divided among sons and the eldest takes over the guidance of the family after the father dies.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Gawaria practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Gawaria visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their god as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. The main yearly holidays of the Gawaria people are Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring, Diwali, the festival of lights, Navratri, the celebration of autumn and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday. The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories. The lowest communities are outside of the caste system. The Gawaria fit in the working caste.


What Are Their Needs?

The Gawaria people need the chance to know Jesus and experience his abundant life.


Prayer Points

Pray for loving workers to take the gospel message to the Gawaria community.

Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Gawaria to understand and to believe the gospel.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Gawaria people with adequate education and medical facilities.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Gawaria people so abundantly that they will see he is the only one worthy of praise and worship.


Scripture Prayers for the Gawaria in India.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gawaria


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People Name General Gawaria
People Name in Country Gawaria
Alternate Names Badi; Bajigar; Banjara; Gancha; Garancha; Gauria; Gavar Banjara; Gavara; Gavaria; Gawara Badi; Gayari; Gowaria; Gwar; Gwaria; Gwariya; Gwariya Banjara; Gwariya Bargia; Kangar; गवारिया
Population this Country 105,000
Population all Countries 105,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
People ID 16891
ROP3 Code 112178
ROP25 Code 302611
ROP25 Name Gavaria / Gawaria
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 5
Largest States
Rajasthan
102,000
Madhya Pradesh
2,000
Punjab
800
Haryana
200
Chandigarh
50
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 5
  Rajasthan 102,000
  Madhya Pradesh 2,000
  Punjab 800
  Haryana 200
  Chandigarh 50
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.01 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
97.40 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
2.59 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (45,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
Marwari
26,000
Dhundari
6,300
Shekhawati
3,600
Mewari
2,400
Haroti
1,800
Bagri
800
Wagdi
700
Punjabi, Eastern
500
Malvi
400
Primary Language Hindi (45,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
  Marwari 26,000
  Dhundari 6,300
  Shekhawati 3,600
  Mewari 2,400
  Haroti 1,800
  Bagri 800
  Wagdi 700
  Punjabi, Eastern 500
  Malvi 400
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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