Introduction / History

The Mundala are a scheduled caste that lives mainly in Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. They speak Kannada, the language of Karnataka.

What Are Their Lives Like?

They are mostly landless and work as laborers, in government service, in business, and in factories. Some of them own land but properties tend to be small. They are educated. The Mundala prefer marriages between cousins. The Mundala are vegetarians that eat rice as their staple food.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Mundala 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?

These people need to put their hope and identity in the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Prayer Points

Pray that Indian Christians disciple them in the ways of Christ.

Pray that gospel materials and internet resources become easily available to them.

Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.

Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.

Scripture Prayers for the Mundala in India.

References

Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999