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Batwal (Hindu traditions) in India
The Batwal trace their ancestry to the Kashmir Valley in northern India. The word 'Batwal' in Punjabi means literally "the inhabitants of the valley." The community provided the traditional watchmen for the villages. Many rural Batwal have started to migrate to towns and cities. The main occupations of the Batwal are agriculture, government jobs, transport, trade, and commerce. The Batwal are divided into 13 clans. Like other neighboring Hindu communities, the Batwal are strictly exogamous, never marrying within the clan. The Batwal share the customs and traditions of the locally dominant Dogra ethnic group and speak Dogri.
Ministry Obstacles
There are few, if any, Christian believers among the Batwal, nor are there hardly any in their region. Most will never meet someone who serves the Lord.
Scripture Focus
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." Psalm 51:17
Scripture Prayer
Pray for the Lord to break the spirits of members of this people group and bless them with joy of salvation and mercy.
Prayer Focus
Pray for a spiritual desire to come to the Batwal so that they will seek and find the Holy One of God, Jesus Christ.
Pray that answers to prayer will give the Batwal a thirst to know more about the Lord Jesus.
Pray for believers to go to the Batwal and help them with both their physical and spiritual needs.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Batwal.
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| People Name: |
Batwal (Hindu traditions) |
| Country: |
India |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
83,000 |
| World Population: |
83,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Dogri |
| Primary Religion: |
Hinduism |
| Scripture: |
New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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