Kachari (Hindu traditions) in India
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Kachari (Hindu traditions) |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 93,000 |
| World Population: | 93,000 |
| Primary Language: | Marathi |
| 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: |
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Introduction / History
The Kachari people live in Maharashtra and speak the local language, Marathi. A smaller number live either in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka. They are closely related to a group in Assam, in northeastern India.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Kachari work in agriculture. The women are good at weaving. They have a council to look after their needs. The Kachari allow the bereaved and divorced to marry again. On the death of the father, the sons inherit the property.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Their religion is a mixture of local religion and Hinduism. Bihu is a spring festival. It is their main festival and they celebrate it along with their neighbors. They also celebrate a festival each April they call Taro Chira which is also very important.
What Are Their Needs?
The Kachari people need the hope, joy and peace that only comes from being submitted to Jesus Christ.
Prayer Points
Pray that council leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead their people into a movement to Christ. Pray that Indian believers will faithfully pray for them and send workers to them. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the blessings of Jesus.