Kalwar (Hindu traditions) in Nepal


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Introduction / History

Pray for God's kingdom to come and his will to be done among the Hindu Kalwar people in Nepal. Pray for a movement of Hindu Kalwar households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ. Pray for workers who are filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit to go to the Hindu Kalwar people.


Where Are they Located?

Most of the Hindu Kalwars live in India's northern states, but some live in Nepal. A smaller number are in Bangladesh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Although some of the Kalwars still are in the liquor business, most have taken jobs in agriculture, business, the military, government service, medicine, accounting, education, and engineering. The Kalwar speak the primary languages of the locations where they live including Hindi, Bengali, Maithili, and Nepali.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though there are some Muslims among them, most Kalwar people in Nepal practice Hinduism. Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Kalwars in Nepal visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

The main yearly holidays of the Kalwar people are Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Hindu Kalwar people in Nepal need to have the chance to experience life to the full, which can only come from a relationship with Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for His kingdom to come and His will to be done among the Hindu Kalwar people in Nepal.
Pray for a movement of Hindu Kalwar households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive the Hindu Kalwar people to the arms of Jesus.
Pray for workers who are filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit to go to the Hindu Kalwar people.


Scripture Prayers for the Kalwar (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17061/NP
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17061/IN
https://peoplegroupsindia.com/profiles/kalwar/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalwar_(caste)


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Kalwar (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Kalwar (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation KAHL-wahr
Alternate Names Kalai; Kalal; Kalan; Kalar; Kalari; Kaleri; Kalladi; Kallar; Kalol; Kalya; Konwar; Sehare; Sehore; Sudhi; कलवार (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 152,000
Population all Countries 3,204,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 3
PeopleID3 17061
ROP3 Code 112399
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States on file 13
Largest States
Narayani
56,000
Janakpur
37,000
Lumbini
9,300
Sagarmatha
8,700
Bagmati
6,900
Kosi
4,600
Bheri
1,400
Mechi
1,100
Gandaki
1,000
Seti
200
Rapti
100
Mahakali
20
Dhaulagiri
10
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States 13
  Narayani 56,000
  Janakpur 37,000
  Lumbini 9,300
  Sagarmatha 8,700
  Bagmati 6,900
  Kosi 4,600
  Bheri 1,400
  Mechi 1,100
  Gandaki 1,000
  Seti 200
  Rapti 100
  Mahakali 20
  Dhaulagiri 10
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.19 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.81 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.01 %
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Maithili (74,000 speakers)
Language Code mai   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
41,000
Awadhi
4,800
Hindi
3,900
Nepali
2,300
Angika
500
Magahi
200
Bengali
200
Bantawa
200
Dotyali
40
Primary Language Maithili (74,000 speakers)
Language Code mai   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 10
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 41,000
  Awadhi 4,800
  Hindi 3,900
  Nepali 2,300
  Angika 500
  Magahi 200
  Bengali 200
  Bantawa 200
  Dotyali 40
People Groups Speaking Maithili

Primary Language:  Maithili

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2010)
Bible-Complete No
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Maithili Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible and Resources in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Maithili YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Maithili Bible General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Maithili YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Maithili Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Copyrighted © 2024  Kerry Olson  All rights reserved.  Used with permission
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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