Dharkar in India
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The name “Dharkar” comes from dhar, meaning rope or cane making. The name fits the people; they have always made bamboo and rope products such as baskets that they sell in the markets. They often use “Dharkar” as a family surname as well as the name of their group. Each marriage is a joining of two families more than it is a joining of two individuals. They are much stricter about divorce than other Hindu communities. Dharkar women are very active in household jobs, and they play a major role in ritual and economic activities. Because their children are usually wage laborers, their literacy rate remains low.

Ministry Obstacles
There may be no Christ followers among the Dharkar and they live in some of India’s least reached states. They are not likely to meet someone who follows the Lord.

Scripture Focus
"I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."  Isaiah 61:10

Scripture Prayer
Pray for the garment of salvation to come to this people group.

Prayer Focus
Pray for excellent Christian materials like gospel recordings to be produced and widely distributed among the Dharkar in the Awadhi and Hindi languages. Pray that radio broadcasts will address their spiritual need to be joined with Jesus. Pray that as they encounter Jesus that their traditional gods will become a thing of the past. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give them a willingness to seek and find the only savior.

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