The Sunri people live in India and Bangladesh, with approximately equal numbers in each country. Traditionally, they distill alcohol, though many of the Sunri have become merchants, traders and government workers. Perhaps they have stopped producing alcohol because Bangladesh is a Muslim country that discourages the selling and consumption of alcohol. The Sunri themselves practice Hinduism. They worship the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Shiva and Lakshmi. The Sunri marry within their caste, but not within their clan. Most practice monogamy, marriage between one man and one woman. They try to attain higher education.
Because of the practice and tradition of Hinduism, it may be difficult to persuade those with a pantheon of gods that Jesus would be a replacement for all, rather than just another God among many.
It may be beneficial for the Sunri to see the love and mercy of Christ lived out among them, in contrast to Islam or the gods of Hinduism.
"For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away." Psalm 31:10
Pray that this people group will understand that sin drains and destroys, but the Lord offers forgiveness and spiritual refreshment.
Pray for a spiritual discernment and hunger that will drive them to the loving arms of Christ. Pray for the Sunri people to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods. Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Sunri communities.
People Name: | Sunri (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation: | soon-REE |
Country: | Bangladesh |
10/40 Window: | Yes |
Population: | 360,000 |
World Population: | 1,112,000 |
Language: | Bengali |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Christian Adherent: | 0.00% |
Evangelical: | 0.00% |
Bible: | Complete |
Online Audio NT: | Yes |
Jesus Film: | Yes |
Audio Recordings: | Yes |
Status: | Unreached |
Progress Level: |