Mannans probably migrated to the forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Mannans who were settled down in one particular forest were evacuated by forest departments. Some forests are safe havens where they live among sandalwood and rose wood trees.
These tribals were allowed to cut down forest land and establish farms for five years. They grow plantain, tapioca, cashews and corn. Due to the threat of rats, they seldom grow tapioca. Most likely they will return to the forests at some time.
On every annual celebration they gather in one particular village. Their king attends the annual celebration that is marked with many cultural events and celebrations.
When girls reach age 13 years they are separated from their families and confined in large tents known as sathram (inn). Elderly women look after these inns. They are supposed to stay there till they are married. Inside the tent there are provisions for a fire. Day and night the fire burns in the center of the hall. Around the fire they sleep on mats. In some inns there are platforms made up of bamboo for them to sit.
There is a separate satrhram (inn) for young men who are 20 years old. Elderly men look after them.
When the time is right a girl hides in the forest, and would-be bridegrooms leave their inn and looks for her. She will sprinkle the one who finds her first with turmeric water as a sign that they ought to marry.
Mannans worship hill gods. Hill gods are the spirits of their forefathers who ascended the mountains. But of late, owing to outside contact they have begun to worship other gods.
Like all other peoples of the world, this people group needs the blessings and guidance that only Jesus Christ can offer.
Ask God to raise up Mannan people who are more desirous to know the truth than to stay on the broad road to death.
Ask God to send loving, committed workers to the Mannan people in the near future.
Pray the Mannan would no longer be hidden away from the influence of Christ.
Pray for many to have dreams of visions that will lead them to the cross.
Scripture Prayers for the Mannan, caste in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mannan, caste |
People Name in Country | Mannan, caste |
Natural Name | Caste Mannan |
Alternate Names | Neriyan; Pathiyan; Perumannan; Velan; मन्नान, कॅस्ट |
Population this Country | 331,000 |
Population all Countries | 331,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 7 |
People ID | 17636 |
ROP3 Code | 113073 |
ROP25 Code | 305150 |
ROP25 Name | Mannan (SC) |
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 | 5 | ||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 5 |
Kerala 276,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 52,000 | |
Karnataka 3,100 | |
Delhi 300 | |
Puducherry 40 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.05 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.04 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.91 %
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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 (235,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Malayalam (235,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Tamil 44,000 | |
Tulu 900 | |
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) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Philipose Vaidyar All rights reserved. Used with permission |
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. |