Kurmi Mahato in India
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Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Kurmi Mahato |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 288,000 |
| World Population: | 288,000 |
| Primary Language: | Bengali |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.07 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - Kurmi |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Kurmi Mahato people live in West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar. They speak Oriya, Bengali and Hindi.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Kurmi Mahato work in agriculture and are generally well educated. They like dancing. Marriages are arranged by family leaders. They allow for divorce and remarriage. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the family.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Almost everyone in this community is a Hindu. As Hindus they worship whatever god they believe will offer them protection and prosperity.
What Are Their Needs?
The Kurmi Mahato people need the eternal blessings of Jesus Christ.
Prayer Points
Pray that Indian believers will help them to begin an unstoppable movement to Christ. Pray for spiritual discernment and hunger. Pray for their leaders to open the door to their communities seeking and finding Jesus Christ.