Prayer Fuel
5th Nov Varanasi, India
| 1. Ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus ( Hindus believe that one who is graced to die in Varanasi would receive salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth) |
| 2. Horrible air quality: unhealthy for sensitive groups (PM2.5 concentration in Varanasi is currently 2.5 times the WHO annual air quality guidelines value) |
| 3. Child Labour is a prevalent issue with kids supporting thier families by working long hours |
| 4. Pray for the complete Bible to be translated into Bhojpuri and Meitei |
| 5. Pray for the Jesus film to be translated into Sanskrit. |
Biar (Hindu traditions) in India
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| People Name: | Biar (Hindu traditions) |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 445,000 |
| World Population: | 445,000 |
| Primary Language: | Hindi |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.01 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Online Audio NT: | No |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal – other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
| Progress Level: |  |
Introduction / History
The Biar (or Bayar) community has two divisions, the Barhariya, who live north of the river Son, and the Dakkinahija, who live south of the river. These in turn are divided into several clans.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Biar acquire spouses through middlemen. The bridegroom’s father receives the dowry. Vermilion is the symbol of a married woman.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Mahadeva is the Biar’s special Hindu deity. They worship Kali, Deeh and Aminal Devi as village deities. A Guru Bhagi performs the sacred duties of the community. Their major festivals include Ram Navami, Nag Panchami, Dussehra, Diwali, Til Sankranti and Holi.
What Are Their Needs?
Perhaps gospel radio in the languages of the Biar people will be widely available in the districts where the Biar live. We need to pray for the resources needed for this.
Prayer Points
Pray the Biar will be spiritually prepared for these broadcasts, to listen and understand.
May the Holy Spirit be their teacher, drawing them to the loving savior!
Pray the Biar community will hunger to know the one true God, and they won’t be satisfied with anything less.
Pray for loving and anointed workers to go to the Biar people.
