Malakkuravan in India


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Introduction / History

The Malakkuravan are an indigenous tribe that speaks a Dravidian language by the same name. They hold Scheduled Tribe status, which means they have low status in Hindu society. Traditionally they were hunters and gatherers.

Most live in three districts in Tamil Nadu, Salem, Namakkal and Dharmapuri. The Malakkuravan are primarily concentrated in the districts of Salem, Namakkal, and Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though traditionally hunters and gatherers, today the Malakkuravan people are farmers.

They struggle with poverty, a lack of adequate education and limited healthcare. The Indian government is trying to address these issues by providing health care facilities. They are also helping this tribe sell their crafts.

The Malakuravan people also have their own culture and traditions. They have yearly celebrations and festivals.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Malakkuravan people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They 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 like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.

Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama’s birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Malakkuravan people need to accept the warm embrace of the only savior so they can enjoy spiritually meaningful lives.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to work mightily in their communities, blessing them in every way.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Malakkuravan people a love for God's word and a desire to spread its influence.

Pray for signs and wonders among them and for great breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches.

Pray for bold workers who are driven by the love of the Holy Spirit to go to them.

Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.


Scripture Prayers for the Malakkuravan in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Malakkuravan
People Name in Country Malakkuravan
Alternate Names मलाककुरवाँ
Population this Country 23,000
Population all Countries 23,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 17430
ROP3 Code 112833
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 2
Largest States
Tamil Nadu
22,000
Puducherry
400
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 2
  Tamil Nadu 22,000
  Puducherry 400
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.43 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.11 %
Islam
0.20 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.24 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Tamil (16,000 speakers)
Language Code tam   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
Telugu
2,700
Malayalam
500
Marathi
300
Kannada
100
Gujarati
20
Karbi
Primary Language Tamil (16,000 speakers)
Language Code tam   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
  Telugu 2,700
  Malayalam 500
  Marathi 300
  Kannada 100
  Gujarati 20
  Karbi 10
People Groups Speaking Tamil

Primary Language:  Tamil

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1714-1956)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1715-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1727-2024)
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Pastors Study Bible Tamil Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
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Mobile App iOS Bible Radio App: Tamil Bible Radio iOS Revive India
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Tamil Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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