Subgroups: 1
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Agamudaiyan | 35,000 |
Mangala in India are also called Mangali. The word mangala can mean "happiness" in Telugu. They have been given the name Mangala because they traditionally played flutes at weddings.
Mangala people live in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Mangala people read and write in Telugu. They have a low regard for literacy, although they believe in education for their children.
They are not vegetarians. Rice is their main cereal.
They work as barbers, musicians, women as midwives, and hairdressers, and some work in government.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Mangala are also called Bajantri. They have one spouse and prefer cross cousin marriages. Divorcees and the bereaved may re-marry. They cremate and bury their dead, and there are set periods for birth and death pollution. They have Panchayats that judge in local matters.
The primary religion practiced by Mangala people is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition on the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.
The primary need of Mangala people is to understand that Jesus Christ give His life to pay the full penalty for all their sins.
Nearly all are Hindus, and the Mangalas are locked into Hindu culture, so they usually view accepting the lordship of Christ as a threat to their identity.
Andhra Pradesh has established anti-conversion laws, "ironically titled freedom of religion and rights of tribal and other marginalized sections of the Indian society." These laws are widely abused by Hindu radicals to harass and intimidate Christians while claiming to be operating under the auspices of state law.
Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of Mangala communities through the abundant life and love Jesus offers to all nations.
Pray for deliverance from the fear that hinders God's blessing from multiplying through Mangala families and communities.
Pray that spiritual barriers will be broken, and that they will turn their hearts to Jesus.
Pray that God's people will make long-lasting, intentional contact with Mangala people that will result in many disciples reaching their own people.
Scripture Prayers for the Mangala in India.
Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999
Profile Source: Karen Hightower |
Global Prayer Digest: 2012-08-14 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-01-30 |
People Name General | Mangala |
People Name in Country | Mangala |
Pronunciation | MAHNG-gah-lah |
Alternate Names | Bajantri; Dhimar; Dhivar; Hajam; Mahali; Mang; Mangali; Mangela; Nai; Napik; Navi; Nayadaru; Tandel; Vanjantri; Warik; मंगला |
Population this Country | 2,199,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,200,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 44 |
People ID | 19068 |
ROP3 Code | 115279 |
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 | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 19 |
Andhra Pradesh 1,488,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 475,000 | |
Telangana 59,000 | |
Maharashtra 49,000 | |
Odisha 43,000 | |
Karnataka 38,000 | |
Gujarat 5,800 | |
Puducherry 2,200 | |
West Bengal 1,100 | |
Chhattisgarh 800 | |
Jharkhand 600 | |
Delhi 500 | |
Kerala 500 | |
Daman and Diu 400 | |
Andaman and Nicobar 300 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.01 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.05 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.94 %
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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 | Telugu (1,804,000 speakers) | ||||||||||||
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing | ||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||||||||
Total Languages | 11 | ||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Telugu (1,804,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 11 |
Secondary Languages | |
Tamil 58,000 | |
Kannada 30,000 | |
Odia 14,000 | |
Marathi 10,000 | |
Konkani 3,100 | |
Gujarati 2,000 | |
Hindi 500 | |
Kui 500 | |
Kurux 90 | |
Kui, Dawik 50 | |
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 | JSE Ministries India |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Karen Hightower |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |