Bhoi (Hindu traditions) in Nepal

People Name:	Bhoi (Hindu traditions)
Country:	Nepal
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	147,000
World Population:	6,059,000
Primary Language:	Maithili
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - Bhoi
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Bhoi community is also known as Kewat. They are a complex and multi-faceted Hindu community.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Bhoi community is mainly a landowning one, but a few are landless.

A Brahmin priest officiates at marriages. At the wedding, the bride and groom walk around the fire seven times. They work in temples and are therefore accorded a high status in society.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Every house has an altar to Manasamata. Beside this, there are images of Khandoba and a few other gods and goddesses. Every family has a number of Hindu deities.

What Are Their Needs?

Ask God to deliver families and communities within the Bhoi people from fears that hinder them from embracing his blessings.

Prayer Points

Pray they will be able to see that there is a difference between disciples of Christ and those who are Christian only in name.
Pray new Christians will be zealous to learn of Christ and follow him with all their hearts.
Pray they will keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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.