Madasi Kuruva in India

The Madasi Kuruva have only been reported in India
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Madasi Kuruva community has always been a sheep herding community. There is controversy regarding whether they are a scheduled caste or a "backward" caste. Either way, they have low status. They live in southeastern India, specifically the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana. They speak Telugu.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Madasi Kuruva people are still sheep herders.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Madasi Kuruva people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.

Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Madasi Kuruva people need to put their hope in the King of kings, realizing that he is the one who gives them worth and dignity.


Prayer Points

Pray for loving workers to take the gospel message to the Madasi Kuruva community.

Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Madasi Kuruva to understand and to believe the gospel.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Madasi Kuruva people with adequate education and medical facilities.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Madasi Kuruva people so abundantly that they will see he is the only one worthy of praise and worship.


Scripture Prayers for the Madasi Kuruva in India.


References

https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-11-10/Madasi-Madari-communities-demand-SC-categorisation/439757


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People Name General Madasi Kuruva
People Name in Country Madasi Kuruva
Alternate Names Madari Kuruva; मदसी कुरुवा
Population this Country 10,000
Population all Countries 10,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17601
ROP3 Code 113032
ROP25 Code 304899
ROP25 Name Madasi Kuruva
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Telangana
4,400
Andhra Pradesh
3,700
Tamil Nadu
2,400
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 3
  Telangana 4,400
  Andhra Pradesh 3,700
  Tamil Nadu 2,400
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Telugu (8,500 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Tamil
300
Primary Language Telugu (8,500 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Tamil 300
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

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Bible-Complete Yes  (1854-2022)
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