Dabgar (Hindu traditions) in India

The Dabgar trace their origin to Rajput clans who used to make shields of leather for use in battle. Their traditional primary occupation has been the tanning of animal hides, but today they pursue other vocations. A Brahmin fixes the date and time for betrothals and marriage. Their community goddess is Ashpura. The Nai, Garo Brahmin and Rawal (drummers) assist them in their life-cycle rituals.

Ministry Obstacles

Lack of Christian workers able to communicate in the languages of the Dabgar may slow the advance of the good news of Jesus among them.

Scripture Focus

"Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father’s house have sinned."  Nehemiah 1:6

Scripture Prayer

Pray for the Lord to raise up believers from among today’s people group that will faithfully and fervently pray for their people.

Prayer Focus

Pray for Christian workers who know how to communicate the gospel orally to be sent to the Dabgar in the Lord's timing. Telling stories from Scripture is especially effective. None of the Hindu Dabgar have reported themselves as Christians to the census of India. However, pray for the many Dabgar who will one day become disciples of Jesus Christ. Pray that this low status people group would be able to improve their standard of living in the years ahead. This will probably require rising educational levels as well as employment opportunities.