Nalkadaya in India

The Nalkadaya have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

The Nalkadaya have low status in Hindu society.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Nalkadaya people face discrimination and rejection.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Nalkadaya 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. They have a special ritual honoring those who died at birth by marrying them to others who met the same fate.

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 Nalkadaya have a low literacy rate. The gospel must be presented to the Nalkadaya families in ways appropriate to oral learners. There are few known believers among the Nalkadaya.


Prayer Points

Pray that Nalkadaya who will know Jesus will become effective and fruitful in sharing and discussing Bible stories with their own and other families.
Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring whole Nalkadaya families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessing.


Scripture Prayers for the Nalkadaya in India.


References

https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/kasargods-ghost-weddings-why-dead-children-are-married-kerala-district-71121
This temple in Kasaragod remains shut for three years after 'untouchables' demand dignity (newindianexpress.com)


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Nalkadaya
People Name in Country Nalkadaya
Alternate Names Ajila; Kopala; Nalke; Nalkedaya; Nalkeyava; Nalki; Paner; नालकदाया
Population this Country 3,300
Population all Countries 3,300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 17754
ROP3 Code 113213
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 4
Largest States
Kerala
2,100
Karnataka
900
Tamil Nadu
200
Puducherry
60
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 4
  Kerala 2,100
  Karnataka 900
  Tamil Nadu 200
  Puducherry 60
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 Tulu (1,700 speakers)
Language Code tcy   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Kannada
600
Malayalam
400
Tamil
100
Primary Language Tulu (1,700 speakers)
Language Code tcy   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Kannada 600
  Malayalam 400
  Tamil 100
People Groups Speaking Tulu
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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