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Tarkhan (Hindu traditions) in India
The Tarkhan community have traditionally been widely engaged in carpentry, but presently they are engaged in many other trades. Marriages outside their own caste are allowed, and even encouraged to an extent. Two endogamous (marry only within the group) subgroups groups have been reported, the Amarsari Tarkhan and the Ludhiana Tarkhan. In addition, there are several clans, and clan names are often used as surnames. They have been described as "backward in terms of literacy, economic standards, social and cultural awareness." They are Hindus.
Ministry Obstacles
Most Tarkhans live in the state of Haryana, "one of India's least-evangelized states". The Church in this state is described as "weak, small and routinely under threat from Hinduists". Operation World 2010.
Outreach Ideas
Please pray for more workers for all of North India, a very spiritually dark area. Multiplied thousands of evangelists and church planters are needed.
Pray for the followers of Christ
There are a number of Tarkhans who have reported themselves as Christians to the census of India, which is quite encouraging. These Christians need our prayers.
Pray for the entire people group
Please pray for rising literacy rates within the Tarkhan community, and for the necessary skills to make them employable.
Scripture Focus
"Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, 'The Lord reigns.'" 1 Chronicles 16:31
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| People Name: |
Tarkhan (Hindu traditions) |
| Pronunciation: |
TAR-kin |
| Country: |
India |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
864,000 |
| World Population: |
866,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Hindi |
| Primary Religion: |
Hinduism |
| Scripture: |
Complete Bible |
| Online Audio NT: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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