Mangala in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Subgroups: 1

Subgroup Name Population
Agamudaiyan 35,000

Introduction / History

Mangala in India are also called Mangali. The word mangala can mean "happiness" in Telugu. They have been given the name Mangala because they traditionally played flutes at weddings.


Where Are they Located?

Mangala people live in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Mangala people read and write in Telugu. They have a low regard for literacy, although they believe in education for their children.
They are not vegetarians. Rice is their main cereal.

They work as barbers, musicians, women as midwives, and hairdressers, and some work in government.

In Andhra Pradesh, the Mangala are also called Bajantri. They have one spouse and prefer cross cousin marriages. Divorcees and the bereaved may re-marry. They cremate and bury their dead, and there are set periods for birth and death pollution. They have Panchayats that judge in local matters.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The primary religion practiced by Mangala people is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition on the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.


What Are Their Needs?

The primary need of Mangala people is to understand that Jesus Christ give His life to pay the full penalty for all their sins.

Nearly all are Hindus, and the Mangalas are locked into Hindu culture, so they usually view accepting the lordship of Christ as a threat to their identity.

Andhra Pradesh has established anti-conversion laws, "ironically titled freedom of religion and rights of tribal and other marginalized sections of the Indian society." These laws are widely abused by Hindu radicals to harass and intimidate Christians while claiming to be operating under the auspices of state law.


Prayer Points

Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of Mangala communities through the abundant life and love Jesus offers to all nations.
Pray for deliverance from the fear that hinders God's blessing from multiplying through Mangala families and communities.
Pray that spiritual barriers will be broken, and that they will turn their hearts to Jesus.
Pray that God's people will make long-lasting, intentional contact with Mangala people that will result in many disciples reaching their own people.


Scripture Prayers for the Mangala in India.


References

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


Profile Source:   Karen Hightower  

People Name General Mangala
People Name in Country Mangala
Pronunciation MAHNG-gah-lah
Alternate Names Bajantri; Dhimar; Dhivar; Hajam; Mahali; Mang; Mangali; Mangela; Nai; Napik; Navi; Nayadaru; Tandel; Vanjantri; Warik; मंगला
Population this Country 2,195,000
Population all Countries 2,195,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 44
PeopleID3 19068
ROP3 Code 115279
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 21
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Andhra Pradesh
1,450,000
Tamil Nadu
542,000
Telangana
59,000
Maharashtra
47,000
Karnataka
43,000
Odisha
42,000
Gujarat
5,500
Puducherry
2,100
West Bengal
1,100
Chhattisgarh
700
Delhi
500
Jharkhand
500
Uttar Pradesh
500
Kerala
500
Assam
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 21  (only 20 largest shown)
  Andhra Pradesh 1,450,000
  Tamil Nadu 542,000
  Telangana 59,000
  Maharashtra 47,000
  Karnataka 43,000
  Odisha 42,000
  Gujarat 5,500
  Puducherry 2,100
  West Bengal 1,100
  Chhattisgarh 700
  Delhi 500
  Jharkhand 500
  Uttar Pradesh 500
  Kerala 500
  Assam 400
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.01 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.04 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.94 %
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 Telugu (1,828,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
Tamil
57,000
Kannada
23,000
Odia
17,000
Marathi
11,000
Konkani
3,100
Gujarati
2,000
Kui (India)
500
Bengali
200
Kurux
90
Kui, Dawik
50
Hindi
40
Kuvi
20
Primary Language Telugu (1,828,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
  Tamil 57,000
  Kannada 23,000
  Odia 17,000
  Marathi 11,000
  Konkani 3,100
  Gujarati 2,000
  Kui (India) 500
  Bengali 200
  Kurux 90
  Kui, Dawik 50
  Hindi 40
  Kuvi 20
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1818-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1854-2022)
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Photo Source JSE Ministries India 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Karen Hightower 
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