Gaoli Yadav in India
gao-LEE YAH-dahv

In earlier times, the Yadav were called Ahir. In most places, they don't use the name Ahir anymore, and the most common name is Yadav or Yadava. The name Ahir is derived from Abhira, which is an immigrant tribe found in inscriptions and Hindu sacred books. The Abhira appear to have been one of the immigrant tribes from Central Asia. The Hindus among them claim connection to the god Krishna since he was a herdsman. Most Hindu Gaoli Yadav reside in India, but a smaller number live in Nepal. The Gaoli Yadav are a caste comprising dairymen, cattle producers, and laborers. Their traditional occupation is animal husbandry and selling their products. The Yadav consist of both landowning and landless farm workers. Some Gaoli Yadav are businessmen, teachers, doctors, engineers, and political leaders.

Ministry Obstacles
With few or no Christ followers among them, the Goali Yadav are not hearing anything about what Jesus can do for their families and communities. The main language of the Gaoli is Hindi. There are many Christian resources available in Hindi including radio programs, a complete Bible and the JESUS Film.

Scripture Focus
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen."  2 Peter 3:18

Scripture Prayer
Pray that the believers in this people group grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Prayer Focus
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among Gaoli Yadav family and community leaders to seek his face. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to see a movement to Christ among the Gaoli Yadav. Pray for the leaders of Gaoli Yadav to embrace the blessings that their community can enjoy by being part of Christ's kingdom.

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