Subgroups: 3
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Kannada | 1,100 | |
Arya Samagara | 1,000 | |
Arisa | -1 Unknown |
The Samagara people live mainly in the South Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The main occupation of the Samagara is the production of leather and manufacture of footwear. Presently a large number have switched over to other professions. Education among the present generation is on the rise. Women work and also wield power in making decisions. In addition to Malayalam they also speak Kannada and Tula. A certain cluster of families are highly educated and work in the professions.
The Samagara practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain "moksha" or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Samagara 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 as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. The main yearly holidays of the Samagara people are 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. The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Dalits and tribal peoples are outside of the caste system. The Samagara are devotees of Shiva, the destroyer god and Durga, the mother goddess. They conduct regular satsang (worship) on Sundays.
The Samagara need financial help to rise out of poverty. Once given an opportunity, they will probably advance quickly. Most of all the Samagara need to hear and understand the message of Jesus Christ. He alone can forgive their sins and grant them eternal life.
* Scripture Prayers for the Samagara in India.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the Samagara people to tell them the gospel. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give the Samagara people a willingness to receive the blessings of Jesus Christ. Pray for a disciple making movement that will bless the Samagara people this decade.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Samagara |
People Name in Country | Samagara |
Population this Country | 89,000 |
Population all Countries | 89,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
Alternate Names | Chamagar; Chambar; समगरा |
People ID | 18008 |
ROP3 Code | 113501 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Dalit - other |
People Group | Samagara |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Dalit - other |
People Group | Samagara |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 3 |
Kannada 1,100 | |
Arya Samagara 1,000 | |
Arisa 0 |
Country | India | |||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||
Total States on file | 7 | |||||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 7 |
Karnataka 88,000 | |
Telangana 1,000 | |
Goa 200 | |
Kerala 100 | |
Andhra Pradesh 70 | |
Tamil Nadu 40 | |
Puducherry 10 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Kannada (73,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | kan Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 7 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Kannada (73,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kan Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 7 |
Secondary Languages | |
Marathi 14,000 | |
Konkani, Goan 1,400 | |
Telugu 600 | |
Tulu 500 | |
Konkani 300 | |
Malayalam 70 | |
People Groups | Speaking Kannada |
Primary Language: Kannada
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1988) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1823-1995) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1827-2016) |
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 |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Father's Love Letter |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture / Bible |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories in Kannada |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Kannada |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app as APK File from FCBH |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app from Google Play Store |
Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: ಕನ್ನಡ - Kannada |
Text / Printed Matter | OneHope resources for children and youth |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.32 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.68 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |