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: | 319,000 |
| World Population: | 339,000 |
| 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.