Mala Sale in India

People Name:	Mala Sale
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	161,000
World Population:	161,000
Primary Language:	Telugu
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Dalit - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Sale Mala are a Scheduled Caste, meaning that they have low to average standing as a Hindu community. They live in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. They are not vegetarians, but they do not eat beef and pork. They were once known for being weavers but farming is now their main work. Most of them are very poor. The Sale Mala often marry their cousins. As Hindus they depend on the gods and spirit beings who they believe will provide them with protection and favor. The Sale Mala speak Telugu. There are plenty of Telugu speaking congregations and gospel materials.

Ministry Obstacles

They have a low literacy level so the gospel will need to be offered in oral form.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for intercessors and workers to faithfully adopt the Sale Mala people. Pray for spiritual hunger that will lead them to the only savior. Pray for them to understand that the Lord can provide for all of their physical and spiritual needs.