Bhoi (Hindu traditions) in Nepal

People Name:	Bhoi (Hindu traditions)
Country:	Nepal
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	171,000
World Population:	6,898,000
Primary Language:	Maithili
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - Bhoi
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

A Brahmin priest officiates at Bhoi weddings. At the wedding, the bride and groom walk around the fire seven times. They work in temples and therefore have accorded a high social status. Every house has an altar to Manasamata. Beside this, they have images of Khandoba and a few other gods and goddesses. Every family worships a number of deities. Bhoi communities typically own land, but a few remain landless.

Ministry Obstacles

Nominal Christians who don't truly follow Jesus' teachings may be an impediment to the Bhoi understanding of how Christ changes lives. Pray they will be able to see the difference between disciples of Christ and those who are Christian only in name.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that the Bhoi community will be able to care adequately for their families.
Pray they will make schooling a priority for their children, so the children will be equipped to live in modern times.
Ask God to deliver families and communities within the Bhoi from fears that hinder them from embracing his blessings.
There may be few followers of Jesus among the Hindu Bhoi community at present but pray for many will soon embrace the only savior.
Pray they will be zealous to learn of Christ and follow him.
Pray they will keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.