Devadiga (Hindu traditions) in India

People Name:	Devadiga (Hindu traditions)
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	172,000
World Population:	172,000
Primary Language:	Tulu
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Devadiga are a Hindu people who live in southwest India. Their name comes from words that mean, “servant of a god.” As their name suggests, the traditional occupation of the Devadiga was assisting Brahmins in temples as helpers and musicians. Devadiga clean and maintain the temples. They are also known for a special type of folk dance they perform. Today most Devadiga work in agriculture growing rice, wheat, lentils, vegetables, sugarcane and coconuts on their own, and sometimes on land owned by others. Devadiga follow a matrilineal system of inheritance from uncle to nephew, through their mothers. Men are the custodians of the property, but the women own the land.

Ministry Obstacles

It is very difficult to get a movement to Christ started when there are no Christ followers within a community. Those who take the gospel to Davadiga will need to reach their leaders, praying they will embrace the Lord and open the door for others

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that a movement to Jesus would multiply among Devadiga families and communities.
Pray that God will send Christian workers to befriend and serve Devadiga families.
Ask the Lord to raise up and send out a new generation of fruitful, multiplying witnesses from among the Devadiga.