Introduction / History

During the height of their culture, this people group built and owned many prominent temples. They take great pride in their past. This pride ties them to the Hindu religious system.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Most people in this community are involved in agriculture. Those who live in villages have their self-government. They have special priests for temples, barbers, clothes washers and medical workers in villages. These people also have their own temples that are called King Temples. They are also the priests in village temples and shrines, exclusively owned by these people.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Devendrakulathan people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all term 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 Devendrakulathan community is committed to Hinduism; we know of few if any who follow the Lord of lords. There are perhaps millions of Tamil-speaking Christians; the Devendrakulathans need to hear from them.

Prayer Items

Pray for Tamil-speaking workers to go to them with the gospel.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive the Devendrakulathans to seek and find Jesus Christ.
Pray for a movement to Christ to flourish among the Devendrakulathans.

References

Scripture Prayers for the Devendrakulathan in India.