Dangi in India

People Name:	Dangi
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	801,000
World Population:	801,000
Primary Language:	Hindi
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Hindu Dangi or Dangs Bhil live in the rocky, hilly forests of western central India. They are primarily located in the Dangs district of Gujarat State. Dangi, their native language, is the language of trade in this region. The people of Dangi community are hardworking and farming is their primary occupation. They have always lived close to nature, depending on it for survival. Animals are respected and treated as equals. For this reason, they are often called the "children of nature." The Dangi district contains many protected forests that the Dangi are allowed to use for cultivation and residence. They live in one-room bamboo huts made with thatched roofs. Women wear attractive ornaments, called kadad, made of silver and gold and weighing 1 or more kilograms.

Ministry Obstacles

The poverty of the Dangi may be an obstacle. If they are concerned only on how to survive, they may not be interested in learning about Jesus and what he offers them.

Outreach Ideas

Workers can help the Dangi learn job skills. Teachers can their children learn to read and write. Christian NGOs can help bring electricity and clean water to Dangi villages.

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Currently there may be no followers of Christ in the Dangi people. Pray that Hindu background believers will live with them and tell them about Jesus.

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray the Dangi will be lifted out of poverty by the strong hand of the Lord.
Pray that the Lord will send forth laborers to live among the Dangi tribes.
Ask God to grant wisdom and favor to mission agencies focusing on the Dangi.