Nai (Hindu traditions) in India
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Imagine going to the same person for both a haircut and a tooth extraction! The Nai are a working caste known for barbering and other grooming skills, but they also practice minor medical procedures. The Nai women work in jobs related to marriage celebrations, such as matchmaking and henna application. They also serve as midwives. Many children leave school after a few years to help their parents earn a living. These are their traditional occupations; however, some Nai are beginning to enter professional and modern trades. Hindi is the primary language of the Nai, but they reside throughout India, so they also speak the regional languages of their respective areas. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon with additional influence from folk religion.

Ministry Obstacles
Many Nai are illiterate or functionally illiterate. The gospel needs to be shared with them in oral and visual forms.

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 a strong movement to Jesus would bring entire Nai families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessing. Pray that Indian believers will build friendships with the Nai and share the gospel with them about the Savior. Pray for increased access to good schools, particularly for Nai women and girls. Pray for a movement to Christ that will soon bless the Nai. Ask the Lord to lead the Nai to listen to Christian radio programs in their languages.

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