Kasar (Hindu traditions) in India


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Introduction / History

The Kasar or Tambat are a people who live throughout the nation of India. Their traditional occupation is the production and sale of copper and brass items. Tambat in Marathi means copper. The cast of the Kasar depends on where they live. Some Kasar claim Kshatriya level, the second highest caste in Hinduism. In other areas they are seen as merchantsor workers. In Maharashtra they are given Other Backward Caste designation making them eligible for special preferences for public jobs and university admission.

Literacy is a problem among the Kasar. Only 80% of the men and 65% of the women can read and write. The Indian government is working to raise those figures.

The economic position of the Kasar varies widely. Some are wealthy factory owners. These factories used modern machinery to make metal vessels, idols, utensils, bangles (rigid bracelets) and musical instruments. Other Kasar shape metals items like their ancestors did using ancient techniques. One of their specialties is using a hard form of brass called bell metal. They shape bell metal into polished bells and cymbals. The price of copper has skyrocketed due to it value in electrical wire. Some Kasar have had to leave the metal working profession and find new employment in agriculture and manufacturing.

The primary language of the Kasar is Marathi. They also speak Hindi. Their native language depends much upon where they live in India.


Where Are they Located?

The Kasar live in many regions and states of India including Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka and Bihar.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kasar marry within their caste but not within their clan. Cousin marriages are forbidden. In times past, girls were married off young, from age 5 to 12. Now adult marriage is more common. Sons inherit property with the eldest son gaining possession of the family home.

The Kasar use Brahmin priests for important life ceremonies like births, weddings and funerals. The Kasar dead are cremated except for children who are buried. The ashes of the dead are put into a river.

Some Kasar are vegetarians while others eat meat except for beef. Their principal foods are rice, wheat, vegetables and fruit.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kasar practice Hinduism influenced by folk religion. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Kali, the goddess of sexuality and death, is their patron deity. They also worship Vishnu and his avatars Rama and Krishna. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Kasar visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers and incense to their gods. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.


The main yearly holidays of the Kasar people are Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali, the festival of lights, Navratri, the celebration of autumn and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kasar need to hear the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ in an understandable way. They need help in educating their children and learning new jobs skills as their ancient profession is vanishing. The Kasar need to see the love and mercy of Christ lived out among them in practical ways by Christians.


Prayer Points

Pray the Lord will open the hearts of the Kasar people to desire God's blessings through a movement of family-based discovery Bible studies.
Pray that strong movements to Jesus will bring whole Kasar families into rich experiences of God's blessings.
Pray that God will overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing the spread of His Gospel among the Kasar people.


Scripture Prayers for the Kasar (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twashta_Kasar
http://indpaedia.com/ind/index.php/Kasar
http://twashtakasartambat.blogspot.com/


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Kasar (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Kasar (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation kah-SAR
Alternate Names Achari; Balagara; Balegara; Bogam; Bogar; Bogara Jaen; Bogara Jain; Jamera; Kanchara; Kanchari; Kanchera; Kanchigar; Kanchori; Kanchugar; Kanchugara; Kancugara; Kangsbanik; Kanisan; Kannar; Kansai; Kansar; Kansara; Kansari; Kanskar; Kasera; Katansar; Katesan; Katesar; Kesara Jain; Musaplu; Musarlu; Otkar; Pattamkatti; Tamar; Tambat; Tambatkar; Tamer; Tamera; Tamrakar; Tamraokar; Thathera; Thetra; Tinda; Twasta Kasar; कसर (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 747,000
Population all Countries 759,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 15
PeopleID3 17110
ROP3 Code 112453
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 20
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Maharashtra
175,000
Telangana
114,000
West Bengal
111,000
Odisha
108,000
Bihar
100,000
Gujarat
38,000
Madhya Pradesh
33,000
Karnataka
29,000
Chhattisgarh
22,000
Jharkhand
12,000
Uttar Pradesh
2,200
Tamil Nadu
1,300
Andhra Pradesh
600
Goa
400
Dadra and Nagar Have
300
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Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 20
  Maharashtra 175,000
  Telangana 114,000
  West Bengal 111,000
  Odisha 108,000
  Bihar 100,000
  Gujarat 38,000
  Madhya Pradesh 33,000
  Karnataka 29,000
  Chhattisgarh 22,000
  Jharkhand 12,000
  Uttar Pradesh 2,200
  Tamil Nadu 1,300
  Andhra Pradesh 600
  Goa 400
  Dadra and Nagar Have 300
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.07 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.02 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.34 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.57 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Marathi (123,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 24
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Telugu
105,000
Hindi
105,000
Bengali
91,000
Odia
87,000
Gujarati
37,000
Kannada
36,000
Bhojpuri
32,000
Chhattisgarhi
15,000
Magahi
15,000
Ahirani
3,800
Maithili
3,100
Konkani
2,800
Khandesi
2,500
Malvi
1,400
Tamil
1,000
Primary Language Marathi (123,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 24
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Telugu 105,000
  Hindi 105,000
  Bengali 91,000
  Odia 87,000
  Gujarati 37,000
  Kannada 36,000
  Bhojpuri 32,000
  Chhattisgarhi 15,000
  Magahi 15,000
  Ahirani 3,800
  Maithili 3,100
  Konkani 2,800
  Khandesi 2,500
  Malvi 1,400
  Tamil 1,000
People Groups Speaking Marathi

Primary Language:  Marathi

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Photo Source First Assembly of God, St. Joseph, MI 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source David Kugel 
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