Valluvan in India

People Name:	Valluvan
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	132,000
World Population:	135,100
Primary Language:	Tamil
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Dalit - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Valluvan, traditionally Hindu priests, reside in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry. In Tamil Nadu, they predominantly live in villages. Due to their esteemed status, Valluvan males begin wearing the sacred thread at age twelve. The Valluvan are usually landless. While some continue in priestly roles, many have ventured into other occupations, such as business and trade. The Valluvan value education, prioritizing it for boys and, to a lesser extent, for girls. Their marriage customs include cross-cousin marriages, and they do not permit widows to remarry.

Ministry Obstacles

As Hindu priests, the Valluvan are heavily committed to the Hindu religious system.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that God will give the Valluvan dreams and visions, leading them to begin a community movement to Christ.
Pray for faithful intercessors and workers.
Pray that gospel materials will become readily available to them.
They speak Tamil, a language with hundreds of millions of Christ followers who can reach out to them. Pray for Tamil speaking workers.