Iyer Brahmins were once involved with all kinds of Hindu rituals, but not today. They do, however, maintain the rites and rituals associated with the dead. Iyers are cremated according to Vedic rites soon after they die. Like other Brahmins in south India, the Iyers participate in the Avani Avittam Festival. This festival is unique to Brahmins in this part of the world. Most Iyer Brahmin women have traded the traditional nine-yard saree for modern, convenient clothing. These women are also in the work force of southern India. This would not have been the case 50 years ago. Brahmins can be reached, but it must be done in a way that they understand. Early in his ministry Jesus’ disciples understood him to be a teacher, but many did not understand his lordship until later. Likewise, Brahmins will need to learn about who Christ is one step at a time.
The social status of an Iyer Brahmin can be jeopardized if they decide to follow Christ. Few would dare to take this step. Only those who are spiritually hungry will do so.
Pray that loving believers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu would share their Lord with the Iyer Brahmins. Pray that these Brahmins would have meaningful, life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ. Pray for hundreds of Iyer Brahmin families to be blessed by following the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Scripture Prayers for the Brahmin Iyer in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Brahmin Iyer |
People Name in Country | Brahmin Iyer |
Natural Name | Iyer Brahmin |
Alternate Names | Ayangar; Ayanger; Ayyiar Brahman; Ayyiar Brahmin; Iver; Iyengar; Iyengar Brahman; Iyengar Brahmin; Sri Vaishnava; Srivaishnava Brahman Iyengar; Srivaishnava Brahmin Iyengar; Tengalai; Thengalai; Vadagalai; ब्रामिन, इएर |
Population this Country | 371,000 |
Population all Countries | 371,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 7 |
People ID | 20214 |
ROP3 Code | 115723 |
ROP25 Code | 301405 |
ROP25 Name | Brahmin |
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 | 6 | ||||||
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 | 6 |
Tamil Nadu 272,000 | |
Andhra Pradesh 32,000 | |
Karnataka 28,000 | |
Kerala 20,000 | |
Puducherry 12,000 | |
Telangana 2,900 | |
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 | Tamil (293,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | tam Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Tamil (293,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tam Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Malayalam 9,800 | |
Telugu 6,600 | |
People Groups | Speaking Tamil |
Primary Language: Tamil
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1714-1956) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1715-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1727-2024) |
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 | Anonymous |
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. |