Introduction / History

The word Chas means agriculture. Chasadhobi means owner of cultivated fields. The Chasadhobi live in the state of West Bengal, though some also live further east in Bangladesh. They speak, read and write in Bengali.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Chasadhobi work in agriculture and many of them do other work such as running their own businesses. Their children usually do not get higher education. Widowers can marry again but not widows.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Chasadhobi people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.

What Are Their Needs?

Chasadhobi people need to experience life to the full, which only Jesus Christ can offer.

Prayer Points

Pray that Indian believers will lead the Chasadhobi to begin their own movement to Christ.
Pray that gospel materials and the internet will lead them to begin a church planting movement.
Pray for intercessors and workers.

Scripture Prayers for the Chasadhobi in India.