The Kalal of India have traditionally been involved in the production and distribution of liquor. Their name comes from the Sanskrit word for "liquor distillers." Since many Hindus look down on the use of alcohol, the Kalal began in the last century to adopt other professions like agriculture, the military, government service and law. The Kalal speak the languages of the Indian regions where they live. Their three primary languages are Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
The Kalal people live throughout much of the nation of India. Most Kalal live in the southern Indian states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
The Kala are endogamous, that is, they marry within their community. Adult marriages and monogamy are the general practice. Families arrange most marriages in a ceremony with a Brahmin present. Most newly married couples live with or near the husband's family.
The Kalal eat meat but not beef or pork. Their main staple is rice along with fruit, vegetables and dairy products. Alcoholism is a problem in the Kalal people.
The Kalal encourage their children to pursue higher education and become professionals.
The Kalal worship Vishnu, the preserver god, in his incarnations of Rama and Krishna. The Kalal cremate their dead and the ashes are placed in a sacred river like the Ganges.
A Kalal priest leads worship, practices traditional medicine and prays to protect his people from evil spirits. The Kalal celebrate the Hindu festivals like the birthday of Rama. Holi is the spring festival of colors. Kalal worship Durga, a form of Kali, during the nine holy days of Navratri.
Pray the Lord sends Christian workers to share God's truth and compassion with the Kalal.
Pray the Kalal would be drawn to the Savior not alcohol.
Pray that the Lord produces a growing church soon in the Kalal community.
Scripture Prayers for the Kalal (Hindu traditions) in India.
Profile Source: David Kugel |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-01-22 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-11-23 |
People Name General | Kalal (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Kalal (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation |
kah-LAHL
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Alternate Names | Ahlajia; Aluwala; Aluwari; Aray; Arya Katagaru; Asili; Chaukse; Chaulise; Dadsena; Ediga Balija; Gamalla; Gavara; Gouda; Hindu Kasai; Idiga; Indra; Iraqi; Iraque; Jaisawal; Kahar; Kalal; Kalan; Kalanaj; Kalans; Kalar; Kalate Kalans; Kali; Kalivar; Kalwar; Kasai; Katagaru; Katig; Khatik; Kolar; Kolawar; Kumarpaik; Ladar; Lader; Madvi; Malvi; Maratha Kasai; Naidu; Namdhari; Panda; Paneda; Raj Bhoi; Raki; Roy; Shindigar; Sundi; Thiyar; Tiyan; Vadugan; Walia; Yatollu; Yediga; Yelegar; Yellegar; कलाल (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 2,614,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,618,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 52 |
People ID | 17204 |
ROP3 Code | 112570 |
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 | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 26 (only 20 largest shown) |
Telangana 1,751,000 | |
Karnataka 1,253,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 311,000 | |
Maharashtra 229,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 141,000 | |
Rajasthan 117,000 | |
Bihar 53,000 | |
Andhra Pradesh 26,000 | |
Jharkhand 23,000 | |
Gujarat 7,400 | |
West Bengal 5,000 | |
Odisha 4,200 | |
Kerala 3,200 | |
Chhattisgarh 1,900 | |
Goa 1,800 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.10 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.85 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.05 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Telugu (2,134,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 27 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Telugu (2,134,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 27 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Kannada 713,000 | |
Hindi 450,000 | |
Tulu 242,000 | |
Konkani 167,000 | |
Marathi 150,000 | |
Konkani, Goan 122,000 | |
Mewari 31,000 | |
Wagdi 26,000 | |
Tamil 24,000 | |
Marwari 15,000 | |
Bagheli 10,000 | |
Malvi 9,400 | |
Bhojpuri 8,400 | |
Bundeli 7,300 | |
Chhattisgarhi 5,600 | |
People Groups | Speaking Telugu |
Primary Language: Telugu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1818-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1854-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | David Kugel |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |