Domar   doh-MAHR

Are Domars one or seven groups? Each of their seven subgroups claims to have separate community status. They are considered to be a Hindu people group, but like many people groups that are actually tribal, those from a rural background are not aware of the caste system. Hindus put the Domars at the bottom level. Domars eat beef and pork, and they have their own sacred specialists. They work as house cleaners, and they play musical instruments during ceremonies. These facts indicate low status and low caste. Other Domar make winnowing fans or work for municipal boards, railways, or hospitals. The Domar have an interesting way of punishing members of their community. If someone is tried and found guilty in a trial, they are either shunned or forced to pay for a penal feast for the community. Their literacy rate is very low: less than nine percent can read, so those who want to take the gospel to them should not rely on printed materials.

Ministry Obstacles

This low-status community lives primarily in Uttar Pradesh, a land where only one in 1,000 follows Christ.

Scripture Focus

"For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants."  Isaiah 44:3

Scripture Prayer

Pray that this blessing will soon reach today’s people group.

Prayer Focus

Please pray that the Domar community will be given the gift of conviction of sin, that they may know they need the only Savior. Pray for radio, television, and internet gospel outreach in their language. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers to win, equip, and disciple them in the ways of Christ.