Dirang Monpa   dee-RAHNG MON-pah

The Dirang Monpa are a people who live in one primary region in northeastern India known as the Dirang Circle. So Dirang refers to the region where they live, and Monpa is the name attributed to the people. One interesting fact: the National Yak Research Center is located there, and that ties into the diet of the Monpa culture. Their diets consist of various cereals, vegetables, fish, fruits, and meats… including yak. The Dirang Monpa rely on lamas, which are Tibetan Buddhist spiritual guides, to help direct key life paths. A lama determines the time and date of a wedding through horoscopes. In marriage ceremonies, the lama blesses the couple, and they are married. The following community feast results in drunkenness on rice whisky; even children get drunk. Lamas help name children following birth through horoscopes.

Ministry Obstacles

The Dirang Monpas have few, if any, chance to hear of a different way to live because they live in a mountainous region where outsiders rarely go.

Scripture Focus

"Enlarge the place of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes."  Isaiah 54:2

Scripture Prayer

Use this verse to pray for the Lord to expand His house to include today’s people group.

Prayer Focus

Pray for their faith in lamas and Buddhist rituals to be replaced by a solid faith in Jesus Christ as the only savior. Pray for them to crave a personal relationship and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Pray for wise and loving workers who understand their culture to start many fellowships.