The Oriya caste is unusual in that only one language is spoken, the Oriya language. Many castes speak the Oriya language, however. They use the Oriya script for written communication. They claim to be some of the earliest settlers in Odisha state. The Oriya caste has two subgroups, Bendatiya and Kalandi. Each subgroup is divided into several clans and lineages, with associated surnames. They marry only within their own subgroup, but often marry across clans. Vermilion (red or scarlet pigment) and glass bangles (bracelets) are the symbols of married women. The Oriya are mostly involved with farming and the production of livestock. They use irrigation, chemical fertilizers, and insecticides. Crematoria and water sources are shared with other Hindu communities.
Persecution of Christians is worse in Odisha than anywhere else in India. "Hindu extremist violence here is equaled only in Gujarat." Operation World 2010.
There is a wealth of good resources available in the Oriya language, including the full Bible and several good videos and recordings. Most of these are available on the internet. Please pray that some in the Oriya community will discover these, and will read, view, and listen. Pray the Lord will give them understanding and faith to believe.
It is doubtful any of the Oriya caste are followers of Jesus the Messiah. However, it is not too early to pray for those who will soon find Jesus as their savior. Pray they will be able to withstand social pressure to revert to their earlier religion, and will become firmly settled on the Rock of their salvation. Please pray many in this caste will be given a desire to know the creator God, and will not be satisfied with gods who do not offer forgiveness of sin or the promise of eternal life.
Scripture Prayers for the Oriya in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2012-10-16 |
People Name General | Oriya |
People Name in Country | Oriya |
Population this Country | 40,000 |
Population all Countries | 41,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Orda; Uriya; ओरिया |
People ID | 17803 |
ROP3 Code | 113276 |
Country | India | ||
Region | Asia, South | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 1 |
Odisha 40,000 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Odia (40,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ory Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Odia (40,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ory Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Odia |
Primary Language: Odia
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1811-1956) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1809-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1815-2014) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | Online Audio Scripture |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | Following Jesus video |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Odia |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime |
Film / Video | Rivka video |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | Gospel resources links |
General | Gospel resources links |
General | Gospel website in this language |
General | Gospel website in this language |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
100.00 %
|
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. |