The Murao are a Hindu people group that lives mainly in Uttar Pradesh. Smaller numbers are in other states of northern India.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-03-05 |
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 | 2,860,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,862,000 |
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 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - other |
People Group | Murao (Hindu traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
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 |
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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 2,740,000 | |
Uttarakhand 45,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 28,000 | |
Odisha 1,400 | |
Maharashtra 500 | |
West Bengal 100 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.03 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.96 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hindi (1,756,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hindi (1,756,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 15 |
Secondary Languages | |
Awadhi 374,000 | |
Bhojpuri 157,000 | |
Kanauji 52,000 | |
Kumaoni 16,000 | |
Bagheli 16,000 | |
Garhwali 8,100 | |
Bundeli 6,800 | |
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) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
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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. |