The Mukkuvan name comes from the word Moger meaning to dive. Though they are concentrated in the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Mukkuvan people live in other states as well. The Mukkuvan of India speak, read and write in Malayalam, the language of Kerala.
Fishing is their main source of work. Inheritance goes to both sons and daughters. Their literacy level is improving. They have a community council to look after their interests. In Kerala they can divorce and marry again. They have cross-cousin marriages.
The Mukkuvan 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.
The Mukkuvan people need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ, the one who came to give abundant life to all who call on His name.
Pray that the Mukkuvan council leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead others into a Christ-ward movement. Pray for gospel recordings and the JESUS Film to become easily available to them. Pray for intercessors and workers. Pray for spiritual hunger that will lead the Mukkuvan people to the only Savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions) |
Alternate Names | Moonillikar; Mugayan; Muguyan; Mukkuvar; Munalakkarar; Nalalakkarar; Puislan; Putia Islam; Putiya Islami; मुक्कूवन (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 189,000 |
Population all Countries | 190,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 4 |
People ID | 17591 |
ROP3 Code | 113020 |
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 | 11 | ||||||||||||
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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 | 11 |
Kerala 165,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 12,000 | |
Karnataka 7,500 | |
Delhi 500 | |
Maharashtra 400 | |
Puducherry 400 | |
Telangana 200 | |
Andaman and Nicobar 100 | |
Goa 80 | |
Andhra Pradesh 50 | |
Odisha 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Malayalam (150,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Malayalam (150,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Tamil 6,400 | |
Tulu 1,200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Malayalam |
Primary Language: Malayalam
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1811-1968) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1829-1995) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1841-2022) |
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 |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |