Veerabhadreeya (Viramushti) in India

The Veerabhadreeya (Viramushti) have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The traditional work of the Veeramushti is related to acrobatics. Most of them are day laborers now.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They have a nomadic lifestyle and a low literacy level, so the gospel will need to be given in oral form. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the home. The dead are buried in a sitting position. The Veeramushti have cousin marriages. Divorce and remarriage are allowed but they have to get permission from the elders. They have a council of elders to look after their needs.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Veeramushti 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.


What Are Their Needs?

The Veeramushti people need the abundant life that only Jesus offers.


Prayer Points

Pray that the council leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead their people into a movement to Christ. Pray for spiritual discernment and an openness to Christ. Pray for them to rise above poverty.


Scripture Prayers for the Veerabhadreeya (Viramushti) in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Veerabhadreeya (Viramushti)
People Name in Country Veerabhadreeya (Viramushti)
Alternate Names Bhadrapad; Bhadrapada; Nettibutala; Nettikotala; Veer; Veera Mushti; Veera Musti; Veerabhatulu; Veeramushti; Vir; Virabhat; Virabhatulu; विरअमूष्टि
Population this Country 50,000
Population all Countries 50,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 18312
ROP3 Code 113859
ROP25 Code 308621
ROP25 Name Viramushti / Verra Musti
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 5
Largest States
Telangana
40,000
Andhra Pradesh
7,900
Maharashtra
800
Odisha
300
Karnataka
200
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 5
  Telangana 40,000
  Andhra Pradesh 7,900
  Maharashtra 800
  Odisha 300
  Karnataka 200
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Telugu (42,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Odia
50
Primary Language Telugu (42,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Odia 50
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1812-1966)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1818-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1854-2022)
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Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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