Bahelia (Hindu traditions) in India

People Name:	Bahelia (Hindu traditions)
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	205,000
World Population:	208,200
Primary Language:	Hindi
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Dalit - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Since they do not own land, many Bahelia work as day and farm laborers. They have a tradition of making fans with peacock feathers and selling the birds they catch in the forest. The government limits the catching of birds and animals since their numbers have drastically declined in recent years. That affects the Bahelia community. India's development programs are improving the lives of the Bahelia. They are taking advantage of their educational opportunities, and their literacy rate is improving, especially among boys. Their health care is also improving with the introduction of modern medicine.

Ministry Obstacles

The Bahelia live in a part of India where there are few Christians, and there are probably none within their group. That means they will need to hear the gospel from outsiders.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that God will send workers to the Bahelia who will show them the way to Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to work on the hearts and minds of Bahelia leaders to make them open to the gospel.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Bahelia in the coming years.
Pray that the Lord will move the Bahelia to have access and receive the truth from hearing gospel radio programs in their native languages.