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Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions) in Sri Lanka



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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
1,100 Tamil Hinduism 2.78 % Unknown   

Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions) in Sri Lanka

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Introduction / History
Their name comes from the word Moger meaning to dive because they traditionally earned their living by diving for fish, conch shells, pearls, and other valuable things of the sea.

Where are they located?
The Mukkuvan people live mainly in India's four southern states, though some live in the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. The ones in India speak Malayalam, and those in Sri Lanka speak Tamil.

What are their lives like?
Though some of the Mukkavan people are still divers, some now farm, and many of these are landlords. They live by their own Mukkavan laws, which apply to marriage and property matters.

What are their beliefs?
Though we are praying for the Hindus among them, there are also a good-sized Muslim and Roman Catholic community among them as well.

What are their needs?
This people group needs to experience the blessings of Jesus Christ by allowing their communities to become living sacrifices to Him.

Prayer Points
Pray for gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Mukkavan people in Sri Lanka for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing their hearts would be open and ready to follow Him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Mukkavan families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this people group.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Mukkavan people to become fruitful as they follow Christ.
Pray for the lives and culture of the Mukkavan people to evidence the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.

References
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17591/CE
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17591/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukkuvar

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Country: Sri Lanka
Continent: Asia
Region: Asia, South
10/40 Window: Yes
Population in Country:1,100
Largest Provinces:
Central (600)Uva (400)
Sabaragamuwa (100)
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions)
People Name General: Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions)
Alternate People Names:
MoonillikarMugayan
MuguyanMukkuvar
MunalakkararNalalakkarar
PuislanPutia Islam
Putiya Islamiमुक्कूवन (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
ROP3 Code: 113020
Joshua Project People ID: 17591
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 1,100
Population all Countries: 190,000
Least-Reached: Yes
   
 
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Hindu - other
People Name General: Mukkuvan (Hindu traditions)
Ethnic Code: CNN25
Ethnic Relationships: Affinity Bloc -> People Cluster -> Peoples Ethnicity Tree
   
 
Language
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Primary Language: Tamil (1,100 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): tam    Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages: 1
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.00 % 
Christianity2.78 %(Evangelical: Data not available)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism97.22 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.00 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent0.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6]   Few evangelicals and few who claim to be Christians. Little, if any, history of Christianity.
Least-Reached: Yes
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1714-1956
New Testament:
1715-1998Audio
Complete Bible: 1727-2021
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
 World Bible Finder
 World Christian Resource Directory
 Gospel Go
 
 
Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsGeneral Ministry Resources
Audio RecordingsLove letter to you from scripture
Audio RecordingsOnline Audio Scripture
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsRecorded oral Bible
Audio RecordingsStory of Jesus audio
Film / VideoFollowing Jesus video
Film / VideoGod's Story video
Film / VideoIndigitube.tv Video / Animation
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Tamil
Film / VideoLUMO film of Gospels
Film / VideoMagdalena video
Film / VideoMy Last Day video, anime
Film / VideoStory of Jesus for Children
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
GeneralBible for Children
GeneralBiblical answers to your questions
GeneralComprehensive list of Tamil Resources
GeneralGospel resources links
GeneralGospel website in this language
GeneralZume Resources
GeneralZume Training
Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app as APK file
Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app as APK file
Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app from Google Pla ...
Mobile AppDownload Bible from Google Play Store
Text / Printed MatterBible: Tamil
Text / Printed MatterChildren and youth resources
Text / Printed MatterLiteracy primer for Tamil
Text / Printed MatterTools for faith conversations
Text / Printed MatterTopical Scripture booklets and Bible stu ...
 
 
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