Kusavar Kumhar (Hindu traditions) in India
KOO-sah-var koom-HAR

They invented the wheel! So they say. The Kumhar believe themselves to be the first inventors of the wheel, while their name means "makers of earthen pottery." According to ancient Indian mythology, the Kumhar are the offspring of Lord Brahma (Prajapati). The Kumhar can be found throughout India, speaking the languages of the areas where they live. The Kumhars' livelihood is agriculture, animal husbandry, and earthen pottery, though it is very difficult for a Kumhar artisan to maintain his existence by pot-making. They are highly spiritual, honest, and hardworking. For the most part, Kumhar farmers work on land owned by higher castes. They are given a portion of the crops at harvest time.

Ministry Obstacles
It is difficult for any Hindu to understand that there is only one God and one way to true spirituality. This seems very narrow to them.

Scripture Focus
"Let them praise the name of the LORD! For he commanded and they were created."  Psalm 148:5

Scripture Prayer
Pray that the gift of life will draw many from this people group to worshipping God only.

Prayer Focus
Pray for the Lord to perform miracles among the Kumhars that will show them that he alone is worthy. Pray for better schools for the Kumhar community. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers to them in Bangladesh 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.

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