Pnar in India
Photo Source:
Gerald Roberts
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Pnar |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 314,000 |
| World Population: | 334,000 |
| Primary Language: | Khasi |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 70.34 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Pnars live in Bangladesh and northeastern India. They are a subtribe of the Khasi people in India s state of Meghalaya. They have no recorded history of their own.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Pnar are matrilineal, meaning the family line is through the mother s side of the family.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Well over half identify as Christians. They have some pre-Christian beliefs that are noble. The Pnar always believed in right living (based on a good living), fulfillment of duties towards others, and showing respect for their clan leaders.
What Are Their Needs?
The Pnar people need to be Christ-focused in all they do. They need a spiritual revival.
Prayer Points
Pray for revival to begin among the Pnar people in India and Bangladesh.
Pray that many from this tribe will become Christ s ambassadors to others in their region.
Pray for the Lord to give many the gifts of healing so they can bless others and demonstrate God s power and goodness.