Somvanshi in India
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The Somvanshi live throughout northern, western, and central India. Experts say the Somvanshi originally came from Punjab and slowly moved south into central India. Most are Vaishyas, the third of the four main castes of Hinduism. Today the Somvanshi are financiers, business owners, traders and industrialists. Some are involved in the cotton fabric and silk trades. They also work in law enforcement, the military, medicine, entertainment and science.

Ministry Obstacles
The Somvanshi hold a relatively high position in Hindu society. Becoming Christians would mean associating with people of lower positions. This is a stigma among Hindus.

Scripture Focus
"For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ."  2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Scripture Prayer
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give new believers among today’s people group victory their spiritual battles.

Prayer Focus
Pray that God sends Hindu background believers to the Somvanshi to tell them about Jesus Christ. Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring entire Somvanshi families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings. Pray that God will overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing the spread of his gospel among the Somvanshi.

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