Kumal in Nepal
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| People Name: | Kumal |
| Country: | Nepal |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 127,000 |
| World Population: | 131,300 |
| Primary Language: | Nepali |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 2.29 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Kumals are regarded as one of the ancient indigenous peoples/nationalities of Nepal. They are scattered in various areas of the country. The traditional occupation of Kumals is making clay pots.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Recently, they have become dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry. Women have equal status with men.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They worship their family god, Same (god of beasts), snake gods and goddesses, Banaskhandi, or gods and goddesses of forests, and others.
What Are Their Needs?
The Kumal of Nepal speak over 20 languages. Evangelistic and church planting projects need to take these into account.
Prayer Points
Pray that those who know and follow Christ among the Kumal community will learn to live in the power of the Lord's Spirit.Pray that the Lord will start a movement of Kumal families experiencing God's blessings.Pray that the Kumal community will be given the gift of knowledge about the Savior, Jesus Christ.Pray they will desire to worship the Creator, instead of created beings.