Budega Jangam in India

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The Budega Jangam people live in south India. They are known as wandering monks and gurus devoted to Shiva, the "destroyer" god of Hinduism. When a Jangam monk arrives in a village, he is treated as though he were Lord Shiva. Some Jangam have left their original occupation as monks and taken jobs in agriculture, small business and government. The Jangam often perform rituals, dance and play music in temples dedicated to Shiva. The main language of the Jangam is Telegu. Bibles and literature are available in their language. Hindu background believers can share with the Jangam the blessings of knowing Christ and having their sins forgiven.

Ministry Obstacles

Since the Jangams' identity and history are directly tied to a destructive Hindu god, they might be under an exceptional amount of spiritual oppression.

Outreach Ideas

Scripture Focus

"And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped. And he said, If now I have found favor in your sight, O Lord, please let the Lord go in the midst of us, for it is a stiff-necked people, and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance."  Exodus 34:8-9

Scripture Prayer

Pray that members of this people group will soon have as rich an understanding of the need for God’s presence as Moses did.

Prayer Focus

Pray that the tiny number of Jangam believers would be trained to share the gospel with their Hindu families and neighbors. Pray that a strong movement to Jesus would bring entire Jangam families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings. Pray for the Holy Spirit to work powerfully through those ministering to the Budega Jangam people. Pray that God would overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing the spread of his gospel among them.