The Kudavakkal are a subgroup of the greater Nambudiri Brahman community, one of India’s most influential communities. They live in Kerala, a state in India’s southwest.
The Kudavakkal Brahmans are experts in Hindu Vedic rituals. They often serve as priest throughout Kerala. Their customs are different than other Brahman subgroups.
As Brahmans, the Kudavakkals are committed to the Hindu religious system. Their knowledge of the Hindu Vedda scriptures set them apart. They are likely to devote themselves to one god, not a multitude of them like lower caste Hindus.
The Kudavakkal community needs better employment opportunities. They are relying on serving in Hindu temples, but there are fewer who can do this their entire lives. They are trying to preserve their culture and heritage.
Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Kudavakkal communities.
Pray for the Kudavakkal people to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods.
Pray for Holy Spirit anointed believers from the Kudavakkal people to change their society from within.
Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers disciples to make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Kudavakkal in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kudavakkal |
People Name in Country | Kudavakkal |
Alternate Names | Kuda Vakkal Kudav; Kuda Wakkal; कूदवाककाल |
Population this Country | 7,000 |
Population all Countries | 7,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17350 |
ROP3 Code | 112733 |
Country | India | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
National Bible Society | Website | |||
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Total States on file | 2 | |||
Largest States |
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Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 2 |
Karnataka 6,600 | |
Maharashtra 300 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
80.61 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
19.39 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Kannada (7,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kan Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kannada (7,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kan Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kannada |
Primary Language: Kannada
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1988) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1823-2023) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1827-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |