The peoples of India have managed to go to other parts of the world to make their mark, and Telegu speakers are no exception. Telegu refers to a Dravidian (southern Indian) language spoken mainly in India's states of Andhra Pradesh and Telegana, where it is the official language. Early inscriptions in Telegu date back to 575AD, and literary works started in the 11th century. From the mid 1700s until India became a sovereign nation in 1948, this part of India was ruled in part by monarchs, but ultimately controlled by the British Raj. Hyderabad, as the princely state was then called, was among the most prosperous princely states of India. It is still one of India's most prosperous states. Still, some Telegus can make even more money by going to New Zealand.
Most likely, Telegu speakers are in urban centers like Auckland and Christchurch.
Telegu speakers in New Zealand have their own association, started in 1998. There is a matrimonial site for Telegu speakers to meet those who have migrated to New Zealand. Many of the Telegu speakers have gone to New Zealand to earn a good living as software engineers, doctors or businessmen. India has excellent tech universities, and their graduates have found that they can earn more by going to the West for work. Most of them settle in their new countries, though some return to India.
Most are Hindus who look to their gods to provide them with prosperity and good fortune. They celebrate all the Hindu festivals. The dates of these festivals vary depending on the Hindu calendar, which is lunar. The Telegu speakers in New Zealand are very interested in Hindu temples and shrines.
Telegu speakers in New Zealand need spiritual discernment and hunger so they can find the Savior.
Pray for Telegu speaking believers to have so much joy, peace, love, and patience that their employers will want the same spiritual blessings, which only come from a relationship with Christ.
Pray for Telegu speakers to begin Disciple-Making movements among other South Asian peoples in New Zealand.
Scripture Prayers for the South Asian, Telugu-speaking in New Zealand.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telugu_people
http://www.nzta.org
https://profile.telugumatrimony.com/new-zealand-brides
https://books.google.com/books?id=BkwsMTyShi8C&pg=PA95&lpg=PA95&dq=Telegus+New+Zealand&source=bl&ots=A4sdO2c5L7&sig=HYKbmtkeerxVv9zw5svyJsVz3rc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwikkP_B1PrWAhXLzlQKHVIeDy4Q6AEIPDAD#v=onepage&q=Telegus%20New%20Zealand&f=false
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | South Asian, Telugu-speaking |
People Name in Country | South Asian, Telugu-speaking |
Natural Name | Telugu-speaking South Asian |
Pronunciation |
TEL-uh-goo
|
Alternate Names | Andhra; Telegu; Tolangan |
Population this Country | 5,200 |
Population all Countries | 1,175,000 |
Total Countries | 11 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 15324 |
ROP3 Code | 109930 |
Country | New Zealand | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Oceania | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Oceania |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.60 %) |
3.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
97.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Telugu (5,200 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Telugu (5,200 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Telugu |
Primary Language: Telugu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1818-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1854-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Kerry Olson All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |