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The Gadaria (Mewari) of India

The Gadaria (Mewari) of India, numbering approximately 594,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a traditional pastoral and artisan community in India, historically associated with shepherding, goat herding, wool work, and blanket-making. They mostly adhere to Hinduism and Mewari is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Country: India
People Cluster: Hindi
Primary Language(s): Mewari (mtr)
Primary Religion(s): Hinduism
Population: 594,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity
People Group ID: PG047957

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Hinduism
Religious Affiliation: Hinduism

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Hinduism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Mewari
Language Family: Indo-European

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Mewari Speakers

Media Resources in Mewari:

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Bible Resources in Mewari:

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Gadaria (Mewari) are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Gadaria (Mewari):
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Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

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Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
readProverbs 30:5

Pray that those who don't yet know God will trust the flawless Word of God and seek refuge in Him, finding hope and salvation instead of remaining in spiritual darkness.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
readJohn 14:6

Pray that those who are searching for a way to God and desiring truth will encounter the good news of eternal life and accept it.

This God - his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
readPsalm 18:30

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will have access to His Word and the ability to understand it, so that they can grow in their faith and find refuge in Him.

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way.
readPsalm 37:23

Pray that believers from near and far will serve here and trust in the Lord's timing as He establishes their steps.

Gadaria (Mewari) Across Countries (ROP3 - 116454) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

Photo People Group ID Name Country Population ▼ Strategic Progress Index Language Religion
Gadaria (Mewari) PG047957 Gadaria (Mewari) India 594,000 Engaged yet Unreached Mewari Hinduism

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