They also have a number of shamanistic practices, which are based on the belief in a world of unseen gods and demons. They worship various gods of nature, such as those of fire, water, and the forest. The Tipera are extremely superstitious, believing that it is bad luck for a kite to land on a roof, for a crow to caw on a roof, or to build a house where another has burned down. The Tipera have staggering physical and spiritual needs. Their nation, Bangladesh, has one of the lowest standards of living in the world.
Medical care is poor, income is low, and illiteracy is high.
Periodic cyclones and floods ravage the country, causing widespread death and destruction. Hinduism, animism, and shamanism are deeply entrenched in Tipera daily life. At present, four missions agencies are working among the people, but very few villagers are Christians. The language is divided into at least 36 dialects, making Bible translation very difficult. Only persistent intercession can break the strongholds over the lives of the Tipera.