Introduction / History

The Dulia are a Scheduled Tribe of India. They live mainly in Odisha, and they speak Bengali.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Dulia work in agriculture and as day laborers. The community council judges in disputes. They are endogamous (they avoid marrying outside their group) and are mostly monogamous. The bereaved and divorcees can marry again. On the death of the father, property goes to the sons with the oldest son getting the largest portion and becoming the new family head.

What Are Their Beliefs?

They are Hindus who worship spirits and perform rituals.

What Are Their Needs?

The Dulia people need to experience the abundant life that only Jesus Christ offers.

Prayer Points

Pray that God will give them dreams and visions leading entire clans to putting their undivided faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray that gospel materials and the internet websites will help them to begin their own church planting movement.
Pray for devoted workers.

Scripture Prayers for the Dulia in India.