Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions) in India

People Name:	Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions)
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	142,000
World Population:	143,400
Primary Language:	Telugu
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 Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Darzi Namdev migrated from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu. They speak Marathi and Tamil, but read and write only Tamil. The Darzi Namdev are tailors, dyers, and laborers. They have a caste association that looks after their interests. The Darzi Namdev often marry their cousins. Family leaders negotiate and arrange these marriages. They are monogamous and if their spouse dies, they can marry again. After the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the home. The dead are either cremated or buried, which is unusual for a Hindu people group.

Ministry Obstacles

There are probably no Christians among the Darzi Namdev. They will need to hear the gospel from someone outside of their community.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that leaders of their caste association come to Jesus Christ and then support a church planting movement.
Pray for spiritual discernment and openness to the claims of Christ.
Pray for workers who will stay until there is a movement to Christ.