INDIA | MAR. 17, 2025 — Pastor in “Land of Gods” Delivered by the Living God
INDIA — Pastor in “Land of Gods” Delivered by the Living God
Himachal Pradesh is known as Dev Bhoomi, or Land of the Gods. Many Hindu devotees come here on pilgrimage.
A pastor named Hira Singh has used notoriety from being persecuted to share the gospel with even more people.
In 2000, Hira Singh, who was formerly from a high-caste Hindu background, came to faith in Christ in Himachal Pradesh. This region is a North Indian state known as Dev Bhoomi (Land of Gods) and a prominent Hindu pilgrimage destination. In the early years of his Christian faith, Hira faced opposition from his family and community. However, in October 2023, when the village council summoned him, he faced serious persecution. Some people at the meeting attempted to kill him, but God miraculously delivered him. Since then, Hira has faced repeated threats and false allegations but continues to lead the church and share the gospel in adjacent villages. Because of the persecution incidents in October 2023, Hira gained popularity in local print and electronic media. Since then, he has publicly preached to anyone he meets.