Chenna Dasar in India


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Introduction / History

The name Chenna comes from a word meaning "pole." The Chenna Dasar live primarily in the South Indian state of Karnataka, but many also live in Maharashtra. In Karnataka they primarily live in Dharwad and Belgaum. They speak Kannada and write in the Kannada script.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most Chenna work as mendicants, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, god of Tirupathi. Increasingly more of them work in agriculture and as day wage laborers. They are not vegetarians but do avoid eating beef and pork. They also drink alcoholic beverages on special occasions. They have arranged marriages that take place between different clans. The couple marries as adults, and the celebration happens at the home of the groom. The subsequent marriage feast is celebrated at the home of the bride's family. The groom's family pays a bride price to her family.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Dasar Chenna practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain "moksha" or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Chenna visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. The Chenna Dasar pay special reverence to the gods Hanuman, the half human and monkey god and the goddess of devotion, Yellamma. They also venerate and pray to their ancestors.


What Are Their Needs?

The Chenna Dasar people need the forgiveness of their sins and hope that only Christ can offer.


Prayer Points

Pray for workers sent out by the Holy Spirit to tell the Chenna Dasar people about Jesus. Pray for this people group to have a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the cross and the Word of God. Pray for a discipleship making movement to Christ among the Chenna Dasar this decade.


Scripture Prayers for the Chenna Dasar in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Chenna Dasar
People Name in Country Chenna Dasar
Alternate Names Bukkavallu; Butta; Chakrawadya Dasar; Channa Dasar; Dadulu; Dandiga Dasar; Dasari Bakka; Dasarlu; Dasri; Hari Dasar; Holaya Dasar; Jambu Dasar; Krishna Balija; Krishnabalija; Krishnapaksi; Krusna Balija; Kumkum; Kumkum Varthakulu; Kumkumavallu; Mannan; Mettelavallu; Poosala; Pusala; Pusalavallu; Sadulu; चेन्ना दासर
Population this Country 84,000
Population all Countries 84,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
PeopleID3 16555
ROP3 Code 111746
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 8
Largest States
Karnataka
81,000
Bihar
900
Telangana
800
Maharashtra
700
Andhra Pradesh
400
Tamil Nadu
90
Gujarat
70
Goa
20
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 8
  Karnataka 81,000
  Bihar 900
  Telangana 800
  Maharashtra 700
  Andhra Pradesh 400
  Tamil Nadu 90
  Gujarat 70
  Goa 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.01 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.99 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Kannada (69,000 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Telugu
3,800
Marathi
900
Hindi
600
Konkani, Goan
200
Primary Language Kannada (69,000 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Telugu 3,800
  Marathi 900
  Hindi 600
  Konkani, Goan 200
People Groups Speaking Kannada

Primary Language:  Kannada

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1812-1988)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1827-2023)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1827-2024)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Amazon
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Audio Recordings Online Scripture / Bible General / Other
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories Story Runners
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Kannada Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
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General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Four Spiritual Laws Cru
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kannada YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kannada Bible Biblica
Mobile App Android Bible App: Kannada Bible (ಕನ್ನಡ ಬೈಬಲ್) Indian Revised Version (IRV) Operation Agape
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kannada Study Bible Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible app: Pastors Study Bible Kannada Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible Radio app: Kannada Bible Radio Shalom Design S2dio
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Kannada YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible Radio App: Kannada Bible Radio iOS Revive India
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Kannada Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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