Murao (Hindu traditions) in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Subgroups: 11 (10 largest shown)  Show all

Subgroup Name Population
Hardiya 495,000
Saksena 376,000
Kanaujia 297,000
Thakuria 99,000
Bhagta 94,000
Kachhi 41,000
Kachhwaha 29,000
Manvar 19,000
Piyjalia 19,000
Sakta 18,000

Introduction / History

The Murao are a Hindu people group that lives mainly in Uttar Pradesh. Smaller numbers are in other states of northern India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Murao are mainly agriculturists. Some are employed in government and private jobs while others work as unskilled laborers.

In Murao marriage ceremonies, the priest worships at the gate of the house. This is followed by circling of the sacred fire seven times by the bride and the groom. In funeral ceremonies, before cremation, the head of the corpse is pierced with bamboo.


What Are Their Beliefs?

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.


What Are Their Needs?

There is a need for loving workers 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 are the first step.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to send messengers of the good news of Christ to the Murao people.

There may be no followers of Jesus among this large community. However, please 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 for the Lord to open hearts to see and receive the living Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Murao (Hindu traditions) in India.


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 2,844,000
Population all Countries 2,846,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 57
People ID 17708
ROP3 Code 113157
ROP25 Code 305718
ROP25 Name Murao
Affinity Bloc South Asian Peoples
People Cluster South Asia Hindu - other
People Group Murao (Hindu traditions)
Ethnic Code CNN25
Total Subgroups 11
  Hardiya 495,000
  Saksena 376,000
  Kanaujia 297,000
  Thakuria 99,000
  Bhagta 94,000
  Kachhi 41,000
  Kachhwaha 29,000
  Manvar 19,000
  Piyjalia 19,000
  Sakta 18,000
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 6
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
2,767,000
Uttarakhand
46,000
Madhya Pradesh
29,000
Odisha
1,400
Maharashtra
500
West Bengal
100
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 6
  Uttar Pradesh 2,767,000
  Uttarakhand 46,000
  Madhya Pradesh 29,000
  Odisha 1,400
  Maharashtra 500
  West Bengal 100
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.03 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.97 %
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 Hindi (1,759,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 15
Secondary Languages
Awadhi
374,000
Bhojpuri
159,000
Kanauji
52,000
Bundeli
21,000
Kumaoni
16,000
Garhwali
8,100
Bagheli
2,300
Odia
800
Punjabi, Eastern
700
Braj Bhasha
600
Marwari
200
Marathi
200
Punjabi, Western
100
Chhattisgarhi
80
Primary Language Hindi (1,759,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 15
Secondary Languages
  Awadhi 374,000
  Bhojpuri 159,000
  Kanauji 52,000
  Bundeli 21,000
  Kumaoni 16,000
  Garhwali 8,100
  Bagheli 2,300
  Odia 800
  Punjabi, Eastern 700
  Braj Bhasha 600
  Marwari 200
  Marathi 200
  Punjabi, Western 100
  Chhattisgarhi 80
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
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World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Hindi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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