Rawal (Hindu traditions) in India

People Name:	Rawal (Hindu traditions)
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	187,000
World Population:	187,000
Primary Language:	Hindi
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Rawal people live mainly in Rajasthan, but some live in Maharashtra or Gujarat. They have a low literacy rate. Most use Hindi or Gujarati as their languages. Many work as day laborers but many others own land. Agriculture is the livelihood of income for the Rawal. Others work in industry, business and in trading. A notable female member is an airline pilot who helped bring Indian nationals home from Italy during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. This tribe allows for divorce among its members, and widows can marry again. Upon the death of the father, sons inherit the property, with the oldest son becoming the family head. Unlike most South Asian Hindu communities, the Rawal people bury their dead. Indian Christians from outside Rajasthan need to take Hindi language materials to the Rawal people.

Ministry Obstacles

There are almost no Christ followers in the places where they live. They will need to hear the gospel preached by outsiders to begin receiving the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that Indian believers would disciple the Rawal believers in the ways of Christ. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to put their faith in Jesus Christ alone. Pray for intercessors and workers to be commissioned to go to the Rawal.