Murao is a Hindu people group that lives mainly in Uttar Pradesh. Smaller numbers are in other states of northern India and further north in Nepal.
The Murao are mainly agriculturists. Some are employed in government and private jobs while others work as unskilled laborers.
In Murao marriage ceremonies, worship is performed by the priest at the gate of the house. This is followed by circling of the sacred fire seven times by the bride and the bridegroom. In their funeral ceremonies, before cremation, the head of the corpse is pierced with bamboo.
The Murao people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama’s birthday.
Workers are needed to carry the good news of Jesus to the Murao community. Christian workers can use gospel films and recordings, and they also need to care for the physical and material needs of the Murao community. Friendships need to be developed.
There may be no followers of Jesus among this large community. However, pray for those the Lord will soon call to himself.
Pray that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith.
Pray the Lord will start a movement of Murao families experiencing God's blessings.
Pray they will have messengers of the good news of Christ sent to them.
Pray for the Lord to open hearts to see and receive the living Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Murao (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Murao (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Murao (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation | MOHR-ow |
Alternate Names | Bandot; Haro; Karkata; Luidu; Murai; Murari; Muro; Muruva; Shitheo; Tigga; Tirki; Urao; मुराव (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 2,100 |
Population all Countries | 2,846,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17708 |
ROP3 Code | 113157 |
ROP25 Code | 305718 |
ROP25 Name | Murao |
Country | Nepal | ||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||||||
Total States on file | 6 | ||||||
Largest States |
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Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Total States | 6 |
Lumbini 600 | |
Bagmati 400 | |
Bheri 400 | |
Mahakali 300 | |
Rapti 300 | |
Seti 90 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Awadhi (700 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | awa Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 5 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Awadhi (700 speakers) |
Language Code | awa Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 5 |
Secondary Languages | |
Maithili 600 | |
Bhojpuri 200 | |
Hindi 100 | |
Nepali 50 | |
People Groups | Speaking Awadhi |
Primary Language: Awadhi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1820-1911) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1996) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2000-2005) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
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Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |