Aghori of Nepal

Aghori of Nepal The main source of subsistence for the Aghori has been begging and consuming leftovers from feasts or hotels. Some are rickshaw-pullers or laborers. However, today there are some in government and private service. Social control is maintained by a headman (mukhia). The priest (sardar-naya) and the treasurer (bhandari) are the other officials. Unless the council's decisions are obeyed, the offender is usually excommunicated. They worship family deities (gosai) such as Bhairals, Bishahar, and Panchunath. Ministry Obstacles This community of India and Nepal probably has little if any understanding of the person of Jesus Christ. They have a worldview quite different than that of the Christian. Outreach Ideas Some of the people in this community speak a language (Hindi, Maithili) that has many Christian resources available. Scripture and the Jesus film are available in these languages, as examples. Workers are needed to carry these resources to the people. Pray for the followers of Christ There are no known believers in this community today, in either India or Nepal. But pray the Lord is even now preparing teachers and pastors for those who will soon come to faith. Pray for the entire people group Pray this poor community will be able to find good employment and will be able to find ways out of poverty. Scripture Focus "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." Psalm 96:3		People Name: Aghori Country: Nepal 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 300 World Population: 72,000 Language: Maithili Primary Religion: Hinduism Bible: New Testament Online Audio NT: Yes Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1