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Hatkar in India
HOT-kar
The Hatkar are a subgroup of the Dhangars, a shepherd community of Maharashtra. The Indian government encourages nomadic people to live in one place rather than wander around the country’s forests, deserts and grasslands. As a result, the Hatkar are leaving their traditional, semi-nomadic lifestyle of raising animals and are becoming farmers and business owners. A small number of educated urban Hatkars have become wealthy. However, most Hatkars fall into the lower middle and lower class category. The Hatkar obtain the services of Brahmin priests for important life events such as births, weddings, and funerals.
Ministry Obstacles
There are probably no Christ followers among the Hatkar. This indicates a lack of receptivity to the gospel.
Scripture Focus
"And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed." Daniel 7:14
Scripture Prayer
Pray that many from today’s people group will understand and respond to the fact that Jesus Christ has an eternal kingdom. Pray for them to worship their eternal King of kings!
Prayer Focus
Pray that Hatkar families and communities will put their faith in Christ and experience God's blessings.
Pray that God will overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing the spread of his gospel among the Hatkar.
Pray for Hatkar who have migrated to Mumbai to hear and respond to the gospel.
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| People Name: |
Hatkar |
| Pronunciation: |
HOT-kar |
| Country: |
India |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
397,000 |
| World Population: |
397,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Marathi |
| Primary Religion: |
Hinduism |
| Scripture: |
Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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