Vakkaliga in India
Photo Source:
Patel Bandhu
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Map Source:
Joshua Project / Global Mapping International
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| People Name: | Vakkaliga |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 6,418,000 |
| World Population: | 6,418,000 |
| Primary Language: | Kannada |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.22 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Online Audio NT: | No |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - Vakkaliga |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction
Animal husbandry, settled cultivation and horticulture are the traditional occupations of this community. They are Hindu by religion and celebrate festivals like Hire Suggi and Kire Suggi (harvest festivals). Only men participate in their traditional Suggi Kunita dance. A widow is allowed to live with a man of her choice without a ceremonial marriage.
Ministry Obstacles
The Vakkaliga community may have many misconceptions about what it means to know and follow Christ.
Outreach Ideas
Redemptive analogies coupled with favorable relationships with these people may be helpful.
Pray for the Followers of Christ
Pray for the Christians among the Vakkaliga, that they will be accurately instructed in the faith, and become mature disciples of Christ. Pray they will put off falsehood and speak truthfully to one another, in love.
Pray for the Entire People Group
Pray for the Vakkaliga community, that they will be able to support their families adequately, and have access to health care. Pray they will desire to worship the Creator, not the creation.