If you believed you had Hindu goddesses as ancestors, would it be hard to break away from Hinduism? That is the situation for the Danuwar Rai people of Nepal. Collectively, the Rai are known as a very courageous, daring and fearless people. In recent history, they have won worldwide respect for their bravery in the Royal Nepalese Army. Joining the army is often a way out of enduring economic hardship. It also brings respect and honor, especially for those of high military rank.
Ministry obstacles include illiteracy, which limits ways they can hear the gospel message. The fact that they see themselves descended from goddesses may make them feel like they don't need what Jesus offers.
Outreach should include teaching literacy so that they can have more economic opportunities and a chance to find Christ in the Bible.
Pray for strength of character and witness by the few believers in Nepal.
Pray that Nepali churches would "adopt" Danuwar people groups.
Pray for a spiritual hunger among the Danuwar people that will leave them dissatisfied with anything short of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Pray for Holy Spirit-driven workers to go to the Danuwar Rai people this decade.
Scripture Prayers for the Danuwar Rai in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Danuwar |
People Name in Country | Danuwar Rai |
Pronunciation |
dah-noo-WAHR rye
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Alternate Names | Dhanwar; दानुवार |
Population this Country | 97,000 |
Population all Countries | 97,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 11499 |
ROP3 Code | 102443 |
Country | Nepal | ||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||||||||||||
Total States on file | 11 | ||||||||||||
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 | 11 |
Janakpur 39,000 | |
Sagarmatha 23,000 | |
Bagmati 16,000 | |
Narayani 9,500 | |
Kosi 3,600 | |
Mechi 2,900 | |
Mahakali 200 | |
Lumbini 200 | |
Seti 100 | |
Gandaki 70 | |
Bheri 20 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.15 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.49 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
99.31 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.05 %
|
* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Danuwar (46,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | dhw Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 5 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Danuwar (46,000 speakers) |
Language Code | dhw Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 5 |
Secondary Languages | |
Nepali 33,000 | |
Maithili 4,200 | |
Bhojpuri 700 | |
Bantawa 400 | |
People Groups | Speaking Danuwar |
Primary Language: Danuwar
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1976) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Text / Printed Matter | The Ancient Path | Live Global |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
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. |