Madiga (Hindu traditions) in India

The Madiga (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

According to tradition, the Madiga community was cursed for killing and eating a cow.

The Madiga are a subgroup of the Chamars, a tanning community. Being tanners means low status because they are dealing with dead matter, even worse, skins from "holy" cattle. The Indian government gives the Madiga scheduled caste status, which allows them to have many privileges.

The Madiga community is most numerous in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but they also live in other parts of southern India. A small number are also in West Bengal.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though many Madiga people are still tanners, some are now landless farmers. The Green Revolution of the 1960s increased agricultural yields and the wealth of those who owned land. But those who did not own land like the Madigas became even more dependent on landowning communities.

Some are village drummers who offer their services for funerals and weddings. Others are street sweepers.


This large, low status caste is spread across much of India. It will require many workers and much effort to effectively carry the gospel to them wherever they live.
What Are Their Beliefs?

The Madiga people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.

Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

These people need to put their hope and identity in the King of kings and Lord of lords.


Prayer Points

Pray for workers to go to the Madiga people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their Savior.

Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.

Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.

Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.


Scripture Prayers for the Madiga (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madiga


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People Name General Madiga (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Madiga (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation MAH-dee-gah
Alternate Names Adi Andhra; Adi Jambava; Adi-Jambava Matanga; Arundhatiya; Arundhatiyan; Baineedu; Gosangi; Jambava; Jambavalu; Jambavu; Jamuni; Madari; Madgi; Madigollu; Mathanga; Mathanpa; Purunbhatta; Tambuva; माडीगा (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 9,314,000
Population all Countries 9,314,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 186
People ID 17397
ROP3 Code 112795
ROP25 Code 304904
ROP25 Name Madiga
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 30
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Andhra Pradesh
4,114,000
Telangana
4,009,000
Karnataka
1,130,000
Maharashtra
18,000
Tamil Nadu
7,100
Chhattisgarh
7,000
West Bengal
6,200
Kerala
3,200
Jharkhand
3,100
Odisha
3,000
Delhi
2,900
Gujarat
2,500
Madhya Pradesh
2,400
Assam
1,200
Puducherry
900
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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 30  (only 20 largest shown)
  Andhra Pradesh 4,114,000
  Telangana 4,009,000
  Karnataka 1,130,000
  Maharashtra 18,000
  Tamil Nadu 7,100
  Chhattisgarh 7,000
  West Bengal 6,200
  Kerala 3,200
  Jharkhand 3,100
  Odisha 3,000
  Delhi 2,900
  Gujarat 2,500
  Madhya Pradesh 2,400
  Assam 1,200
  Puducherry 900
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.14 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.13 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.73 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.01 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Telugu (7,668,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
Kannada
91,000
Bengali
500
Odia
300
English
100
Tulu
Primary Language Telugu (7,668,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
  Kannada 91,000
  Bengali 500
  Odia 300
  English 100
  Tulu 10
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1818-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1854-2022)
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