Marphali Thakali in Nepal

The Marphali Thakali have only been reported in Nepal
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* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction

The Marphali Thakalis have their own traditional village assembly, elected headmen, village workers, mediators, and village law. They work in agriculture, commerce, and horticulture. They are divided into four clans, or lineages. All family heads gather once every third year at the main meeting of the village assembly and establish ground rules for the village. Although slightly influenced by the Bon religion, Marphali Thakalis are basically followers of Buddhism. Like other Thakalis they believe in local gods, goddesses and spirits like Chan Lu, Ganyo Chacha, Alu Paldong, Syopta, etc.


Ministry Obstacles

The Thakali tribes have a long history of commitment to Buddhism, with Hindu influence, as well. The worldview of Buddhism is quite different than that of Christianity.


Outreach Ideas

The body of Christ is growing in Nepal. Please pray that Nepali Christians will be made aware of the Marphali Thakali tribe and will take steps to carry the good news of Jesus to them.


Prayer Focus

It is unlikely there are any followers of Jesus today within this tribe. Pray those who someday will come to Christ will be able to fully make the needed shift in their thinking as to the nature of God, the creator God. Please pray this Buddhist group will be set free from devotion to gods which bring death, not life, and will be given faith to believe in the One who does bring life, and life abundantly.


Scripture Prayers for the Thakali Marphali in Nepal.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Thakali Marphali
People Name in Country Thakali Marphali
Natural Name Marphali Thakali
Alternate Names Marphali Thakali; Mawatan Thakali; तकली मार्फ़ाली
Population this Country 2,200
Population all Countries 2,200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 19330
ROP3 Code 115558
ROP25 Code 308103
ROP25 Name Thakali
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Dhaulagiri
1,500
Gandaki
400
Bagmati
300
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States 3
  Dhaulagiri 1,500
  Gandaki 400
  Bagmati 300
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Buddhism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
87.03 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
1.79 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
11.18 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Thakali (1,100 speakers)
Language Code ths   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
Nepali
800
Seke
50
Primary Language Thakali (1,100 speakers)
Language Code ths   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
  Nepali 800
  Seke 50
People Groups Speaking Thakali

Primary Language:  Thakali

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Photo Source Indra Jworchan 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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