Mannan, tribal in India

People Name:	Mannan, tribal
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	12,000
World Population:	12,000
Primary Language:	Malayalam
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.81 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Online Audio NT:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Tribal - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Mannan are Hindus and are a Scheduled Caste.

The Mannan in Kerala speak, read and write in Malayalam. They are not vegetarians but do not eat beef nor pork and they eat rice as a cereal. They prefer cross cousin marriages. They work in coconut harvesting, herbal medicines and laboring and in other occupations. A community association looks after them.

In Tamil Nadu, the Mannan speak Kerala and Tamil. Both boys and girls are educated. They work as washermen and in government and private service.

Prayer Points

Pray that the community association leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead others to Him.
Pray that gospel materials and the internet will lead them to salvation.