Thakuria in Nepal
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Thakuria |
| Country: | Nepal |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 2,900 |
| World Population: | 14,900 |
| Primary Language: | Bhojpuri |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Muslim - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Thakuria get their name from the Sanskrit term thakkura which means 'idol or deity '. It is a general honorific title used by nobles. The Thakuria are a smaller community found in districts of southcentral Nepal and mainly Bihar, India. It is said among the Thakuria that they are the ancestors of the great emperor Aurangzeb's army of the 1600s. They claim to be descendants of the Rajput people of Rajasthan.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Thakuria have traditionally been landowners and have been known to manage property. They practice the chhatti birth ceremony on the sixth day of the child and shadi marriage rituals. They eat meat and wheat is a staple grain for them.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They are 100% Muslim and hold to the traditions of the Sunni sect.
What Are Their Needs?
The Takhuria people need to put their hope and faith in the person, Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can provide for their spiritual needs.
Prayer Points
Pray for them to have the spiritual hunger it will take to look outside their religious traditions and embrace the King of kings.
Pray for the Thakuria people, that their honorific name could be respected one day as ambassadors for the Lord who created their culture and died for every one of the Thakuria of Nepal and India.