Satani in India

People Name:	Satani
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	523,000
World Population:	523,000
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 Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Described in the 1871 census as religious beggars, priests of inferior temples, and sellers of flowers used for offerings, the Satani are reported to have been excommunicated by the higher castes owing to their supposedly inferior status. Some still pursue their traditional vocation of serving as temple priests or as servants attached to temples as well as that of sacred specialists. They belong to the Vaishnava sect of Hinduism and follow the teachings of Ramanuja. Sacred specialists from their own community perform all the religious rites. The Satani worship Vishnu, Lakshmi and regional deities. There are no known followers of Jesus Christ yet among the Satani people group, although there may be believers who have not made themselves known to outsiders.

Ministry Obstacles

A Hindu coming to accept and follow Christ is likely to experience much disfavor and even hostility. Loss of friendships and status in the community is likely, and very difficult to deal with.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for the youth of this people group to discover good Christian resources on the internet, on the radio and on television. Pray they would be drawn to these resources, would listen, view, and read, and would be given spiritual understanding. Pray for any secret believers, and for others who will one day come to saving faith. Pray they would be given a longing to know the one, true God.