Introduction / History

The Kanchan people are recognized by the Indian government as a Scheduled Tribe. They are considered to be marginalized.

What Are Their Lives Like?

As a Scheduled Tribe, the Kanchan have a number of reservations for higher education and possibly for high-paying jobs. Hopefully they will soon no longer need government help.
Their cultural practices include artistic weaving, music and dance.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kanchan people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They 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 gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like 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.

What Are Their Needs?

The Kanchan people need to be given the chance to hear the life-changing gospel so they can enjoy life to the full.

Prayer Points

Pray for loving gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Kanchan people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing the hearts of these people would be open and ready to follow him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended families so the gospel will spread rapidly.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Kanchan people to become fruitful so others will be drawn to Jesus Christ.

Scripture Prayers for the Kanchan (Hindu traditions) in India.