Chobdar in India
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| People Name: | Chobdar |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 7,300 |
| World Population: | 7,300 |
| Primary Language: | Marwari |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Online Audio NT: | No |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The word chobdar means stockholder. The Chobdar live in Rajasthan. They speak Hindi and read and write in Devanagari.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Chobdar work in cultivation, bookbinding and tailoring. They are monogamous meaning that marriage is between one man and one woman. They allow for divorce and remarriage. They cremate their dead except for small children who are buried. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son becoming the new head of the family.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Hinduism is their religion. They have their own festivals.
What Are Their Needs?
The Chobdar people need the opportunity to accept the abundant life that only Jesus Christ can offer.
Prayer Points
* Pray that Indian believers lead them to a disciple making movement. * Pray that gospel materials lead them to begin their own Bible studies. * Pray for intercessors and workers among them.