Lodha (Hindu traditions)   LODE-hah

The Lodha are an agricultural community. Besides cultivation, they raise cattle, work as agricultural laborers, and make ropes. Some claim their descent from Lav, the son of Lord Rama. In some areas, the girls are tattooed at an early age on the chin and forehead. The Lodha are moderately educated.

Ministry Obstacles

Nominal Christianity may have led these people to misunderstand what it means to follow Christ. They need to see how dedicated Christians live their lives.

Scripture Focus

"In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul."  Isaiah 26:8

Scripture Prayer

Pray that many from this people group will trust the Lord, obey Him, and glorify His name through their actions.

Prayer Focus

Pray for loving workers to take the gospel message to these people in both oral and written form. Pray for the few followers of Christ among the Lodha community, that they will be united in love around truth, growing in numbers and in maturity. Pray they will put on the full armor of God, including the shield of faith. Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring whole Lodha families and clans into a rich experience of God's blessings. Pray that they will be able to provide well for their families, with adequate food, shelter, and opportunities for their children's education.