Introduction / History

The Thengal are a subgroup of the larger Kachari people. They live in Assam and speak, read and write in Assamese. Scholars are trying to decide if they are actually part of the Assamese majority in this region since the Kachari also speak Assamese. Like most people groups in India's northeast, they look more Mongolian than South Asian.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Thengal work in agriculture. The women are good at weaving. They have a council to look after their needs. The Thengal allow the bereaved and divorced to marry again. On the death of the father, the sons inherit the property.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Their religion is a mixture of local religion and Hinduism. Bihu is a spring festival. It is their main festival and they celebrate it along with their neighbors. They also celebrate a festival each April they call Taro Chira which is also very important.

What Are Their Needs?

The Thengal Kachari people need the hope, joy and peace that only comes from being submitted to Jesus Christ.

Prayer Points

Pray that council leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead their people into a movement to Christ. Pray that Indian believers will faithfully pray for them and send workers to them. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the blessings of Jesus.

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