The Panchal live in Gujarat and speak, read and write in Gujarati. They are not vegetarians who eat rice as a cereal.

The Panchal have adult marriages by discussion. There are birth and marriage rituals. Divorce and marrying again are allowed. The dead are cremated. On the death of the father, the sons inherit the property with the oldest son becoming in charge of the home.

Some of the Panchal do their traditional blacksmith work. Others now do manufacturing of tools. Hinduism is their religion. They are becoming more and more educated. Family planning and modern medicines are used by them. They have a caste council to look after them.

* Scripture Prayers for the Viswakarma Panchal in India.

* Pray that the caste council leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead others to Him.
* Pray that God will give them dreams and visions leading them to salvation.

Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999