Prayer campaign · Diwali

Millions light lamps. We pray that they will know the Light of the world.

During the 21 days leading up to Diwali, each day, one people of India for you to bring to God in prayer.

Next edition: October 9 to October 29, 2027

जगत की ज्योति मैं हूँ

“I am the light of the world” · John 8:12

Women in red saris in front of a blue wall
Smiling girl holding a lit lamp in her hands

One country, many peoples.

Farmers, students, mothers and grandmothers. India is home to thousands of peoples, and many still do not know Jesus.

Woman carrying pots on her head along the road
Farmers working at the grain harvest
Two boys reading together outdoors
Woman in a yellow sari walking in front of an ancient temple
Two men talking on a stone bench
Women in colorful saris dancing in the street

How it works

  1. We send you each day's guideFor 21 days, you receive one people of India: who they are, how they live and what to pray for.
  2. You bring these people to GodA few minutes a day, wherever you are.
  3. Until the night of DiwaliThe campaign ends on the festival of lights, when homes fill with lamps.
Hands holding a lit lamp

जगत की ज्योति मैं हूँ

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12

Why during Diwali

The festival of lights

Diwali is the best known festival in India. For several days, families light clay lamps, decorate their homes and celebrate the victory of light over darkness.

That is why we end the campaign on that night: we pray that they will know Jesus, who said he is the light of the world.

Why Pray for the Peoples of India at Diwali

Colorful floor design lit by clay lamps

Pray with your church

Invite your group, your family or your church. Each person signs up and receives each day's guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do I receive each day's guide?

You choose: by email, by notification in the Route of Nations app or through our WhatsApp channel. You can use more than one.

Do I need to create an account?

No. For email, just leave your address in the form. On WhatsApp, just follow the channel.

Will I also receive the Route of Nations daily prayer?

Only if you want to. Signing up covers the campaign only. The welcome email includes an invitation to receive the daily prayer all year long.

I already receive the daily prayer. Do I need to sign up?

No. During the 21 days, your daily prayer follows the campaign and you take part automatically.

Photos: Srimathi Jayaprakash, kt Leung, Ibrahim Rifath, Dibakar Roy, Sudhakar Chandra, Frédéric Barriol, Subhadeep Saha, Tanmay Abhay Mahajan, Prateek Gautam and Brijender Dua, via Unsplash.