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.

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

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.

Scripture Prayers for the Darzi Namdev (Hindu traditions) in India.