Buna (Hindu traditions) in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Buna (Hindu traditions) |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 475,000 |
| World Population: | 574,000 |
| Primary Language: | Bengali |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
They are not vegetarians. They have birth and marriage rituals. The Buna people live in Odisha in the Puri District and Cuttack. They speak, read and write in Oriya, the trade language of Odisha.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The main work of the Buna is weaving. They weave saris among other items. Some work in agriculture. On the death of the father, the sons inherit the property with the oldest son becoming the new head of the household.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Buna are Hindus by religion and culture. They worship ancestors along with various Hindu gods.
Prayer Points
Pray that gospel materials and the internet will lead the Buna to begin their own movement to Christ. Pray for Indian believers to take it upon themselves to pray fervently for the Buna people and to go to them with the blessings of Jesus Christ.