Hinduism is a religion of mystery and myth, and it fascinates the natives as well as the foreigners. It is filled with idolatry, worshipping 200 million holy cows and a pantheon of 33 million gods. Many of the gods can be devious, destructive, and bring death. There is a Muslim secessionist movement in Kashmir that is in an armed conflict with the government. There is also a rising level of physical violence and persecution by militant Hindus against both Muslims and Christians.
Many people live in confusion, poverty and fear.
Pray that the strife between Hindus and Muslims would cause disillusionment, leading many to Jesus, the true Prince of Peace. There is a great need for pioneer missionaries in north India. A tremendous pressure exists from family and community for new believers to revert back to Islam or Hinduism. In some places Christians are ill-treated, persecuted, and sometimes killed. It is very difficult for missionaries to obtain visas to enter or re-enter India.