Kumhar, Kusavar (Hindu traditions) in Sri Lanka
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Map Source:
People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Kumhar, Kusavar (Hindu traditions) |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 6,400 |
| World Population: | 18,460,400 |
| Primary Language: | Tamil |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 9.55 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - Kumhar |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Kumhar can be found throughout South Asia by different surnames: Verma, Kumhar, Prajapat, Prajapati and Kumawat.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Like their ancestors, the Kumhar's livelihood is making earthen pots. It is very difficult for a Kumhar artisan to maintain his existence by kumbhkal, or pot making. They claim to be the first inventors of the wheel. They are very honest people and make their livelihood by hard work.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Kumhar are Hindus who pray to the Lord Shiva the Goddess Mother. Others are dedicated to other Hindu deities.
What Are Their Needs?
The Kumhar people need more education so they can rise above their modest situation. It would be wonderful if their children could find high paying jobs.
Prayer Points
Pray for better schools for Sri Lanka’s Kumhar community.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers to them in Sri Lanka and India.
Pray for a spiritual hunger among the Kumhars that will lead them to the cross and the empty grave.
Pray for Kumhar disciples who will make more disciples.