Khiamniugans are among the Naga tribes of northeastern India and over the border in northwestern Myanmar. They speak Khiamniugan, one of the Naga languages. Their name means, “source of great water.”
They are subsistence farmers who eat what they grow and raise. Rice and millet are their staple crops, but they also eat vegetables, fermented bamboo shoots, and wild greens. They get their meat from their livestock. Men catch fish in nearby rivers.
Some earn a living as blacksmiths, but the government or educational institutions employ many. Still others are professional traders.
Khiamniugans they are Christian, some also worship their ancestors and perform rituals to honor nature spirits. Their festivals combine Christian and animistic elements.
Khiamniugans need more educational opportunities so they can get beyond subsistence farming. Healthcare is limited in rural India, resulting in inadequate care in emergencies.
Pray for hundreds to be raised up with a defiant faith in Christ, one that will not be shaken no matter what comes their way.
Pray for God to bring about his purpose for the Khiamniugans.
Pray for Christians to have love, joy, peace, and patience as they tell others about the King of kings.
Pray for a powerful Holy Spirit revival to permeate their families and churches, drawing them into greater love for God and for their neighbors.
Scripture Prayers for the Khiamniungan in India.
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