Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asian Buddhist

Language: Singpho - (sgp)

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Primary Religion: Buddhism - Folk

Country: India

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Population: 3,300

Global Population: 3,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Dowaniya of India, numbering 3,300, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Buddhist people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Singpho. The primary religion practiced by the Dowaniya is folk Buddhism, a syncretistic blend of traditional Buddhist practices with elements of magic and superstition.

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