"Rupashi you are as beautiful as Lakshmi (the Hindu goddess of wealth, light, beauty, and good fortune)!" Maneesh, a Raunair Hindu, was admiring his wife as she completed her preparation for the Chauth Festival in which she will fast and pray for him. Rupashi's face was beaming as she replied, "I'm truly blessed to have you as my husband. You are like Lord Vishnu (the supreme Hindu god who sustains life) here on earth. Thank you for all the beautiful gifts you have given me." Manessh replied, "Because of your faithfulness, I have been successful and know my life will be prosperous and long."
There are over 139,000 Raunair Banias living mainly in northern India where many have prosperous lives due to profitable businesses and professions.
They devote their spiritual lives to Hindu gods like Lakshmi. By contrast, those who follow Christ know that true spirituality is found in knowing the One, True God. The One who created us can direct our lives so that those around us can see the fruit of His holiness, love, and guidance. Unfortunately, few Raunair Banias have contact with Christ's followers.
* Pray that Christ's followers will reach out to them.
* Pray that Raunair Hindus will know who Jesus really is.
* Pray that they will understand that in Him comes the true blessings in life such as peace, joy, humbleness, long suffering, and love.
Some information from "The Scheduled Castes" K. S. Singh, ed. Oxford University Press, USA (1994)
Profile Source: Global Prayer Digest |
People Name General | Bania Rauniar |
People Name in Country | Bania Rauniar |
Population in Nepal | 2,600 |
World Population | 127,300 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Unreached | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Alternate Names | Bailkachnath, Nauniyar, Pachanaha, Purbia, Raunihar, Roniaur, Roniyar, बनिया, रऔनिअर |
People ID | 19721 |
ROP3 Code | 115174 |
Country | Nepal | ||||||
Region | South Asia | ||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
Persecution Rank | 25 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||
Total States on file | 4 | ||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | Nepal |
Region | South Asia |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 25 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 4 |
Narayani 1,200 | |
Lumbini 700 | |
Janakpur 500 | |
Sagarmatha 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Bhojpuri (1,600 speakers) | |||
Language Code | bho Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Other People Groups | Speaking Bhojpuri |
Primary Language | Bhojpuri (1,600 speakers) |
Language Code | bho Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Maithili 900 | |
Hindi 200 | |
Awadhi 80 | |
People Groups | Speaking Bhojpuri |
Primary Language: Bhojpuri
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1911-1982) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1999-2006) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | National Bible Societies |
Forum of Bible Agencies | World Bible Finder |
Gospel Go | World Bibles |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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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 | 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 | Got Questions Ministry |
Text / Printed Matter | OneHope resources for children and youth |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible (Bibles India) |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible (Bibles India) |
Text / Printed Matter | World Missionary Press Booklets |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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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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Map Source | Omid / Joshua Project / Global Mapping Intl |
Profile Source | Global Prayer Digest |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |
* Religion Values | From latest Nepal census data. Current values may differ. |