Nat (Hindu traditions) in Nepal
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The Nat of Nepal are professional dancers, singers and acrobats by tradition. Today many in the Nat community are employed in farming and other trades. They usually live in hamlets on the outskirts of villages and towns. Their work and semi nomadic lifestyle have caused them to be impoverished.
It is difficult to reach peoples who are on the move.
There are many Nepali believers who can reach the Nat community as His ambassadors.
Pray that Nat believers will allow the Holy Spirit to shine through them so that others will be drawn to the Savior. Pray for families of Nat believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches. Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching Nat families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others. Pray for grace and truth expanding into the entire Nat society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Nat (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.
| Profile Source: Keith Carey |
| People Name General | Nat (Hindu traditions) |
| People Name in Country | Nat (Hindu traditions) |
| Population this Country | 3,000 |
| Population all Countries | 515,000 |
| Total Countries | 3 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| Alternate Names | Bajania; Bajania Nat; Bajigar; Balija; Bazigar; Bhanmati; Bhanumati; Gulgulia; Kalavanthulu; Kalbelia; Kanphata; Kanphatia; Karnat; Kutchwandh; Nat; Natada; Natavalollu; Nath Jogi; Nathjogi; Nathyogi; Natta; Nattavaru; Nattuvan; Natua; Natuva; Netya; Nut; Parnewala; Rai Nat; Raj Nat; Sanchia; Sapera; Yogi; नट (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
| People ID | 17763 |
| ROP3 Code | 113224 |
| Country | Nepal | ||||||||||||
| Region | Asia, South | ||||||||||||
| Continent | Asia | ||||||||||||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||||||||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||||||||||||
| Persecution Rank | 34 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||||||||
| Location in Country | Narayani Zone, districts of Rautahat, Para, and Parsa. Some in Lumbini, Janakpur, and Koshi zones. Source: www.ethnologue.com | ||||||||||||
| Total States on file | 10 | ||||||||||||
| Largest States |
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| Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples | ||||||||||||
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Asia, South |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 34 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Narayani Zone, districts of Rautahat, Para, and Parsa. Some in Lumbini, Janakpur, and Koshi zones.. Source: www.ethnologue.com |
| Total States | 10 |
| Narayani 1,400 | |
| Janakpur 700 | |
| Lumbini 500 | |
| Sagarmatha 100 | |
| Kosi 60 | |
| Bheri 60 | |
| Bagmati 40 | |
| Seti 40 | |
| Mechi 30 | |
| Mahakali 10 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Language | Bhojpuri (1,400 speakers) | |||
| Language Code | bho Ethnologue Listing | |||
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
| Total Languages | 4 | |||
| Secondary Languages |
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| Primary Language | Bhojpuri (1,400 speakers) |
| Language Code | bho Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 4 |
| Secondary Languages | |
| Maithili 1,200 | |
| Awadhi 400 | |
| Hindi 40 | |
| People Groups | Speaking Bhojpuri |
Primary Language: Bhojpuri
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1911-1982) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1998-2006) |
| Bible-Complete | No |
| Bible-NT Audio | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
| Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
| Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories in Bhojpuri |
| Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
| Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
| Film / Video | God's Story Video |
| Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Bhojpuri |
| Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
| Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
| Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
| General | Gospel website in this language |
| General | Gospel website in this language |
| General | Got Questions Ministry |
| Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file from FCBH |
| Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book |
| Text / Printed Matter | OneHope resources for children and youth |
| Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
| Text / Printed Matter | World Missionary Press Booklets |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
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| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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| Hinduism |
100.00 %
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| Islam |
0.00 %
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| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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| Other / Small |
0.00 %
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| Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
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