Panan in Sri Lanka
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The Panans are an ancient Tamil people and are mentioned in Old Tamil literature. Their age-old occupation is singing of hymns to Hindu deities. They were the main orators in the king's palace and acted as ambassadors. They were also dancers. They are scattered all over, but the majority live in the state of Tamil Nadu. They are also found in Kerala State and in Sri Lanka.
Presently, some of them are tailors.
Most of them are Hindus. A small number are Christian believers, but they are still an unreached people group. There are many more Christians among them in Sri Lanka than there are in India.
Most of them are economically, socially and spiritually struggling. There is also a lack of understanding and unity among them.
Pray they will experience and embrace the salvation of Jesus Christ.
Pray there will be an increase in awareness about them.
Pray for outreach teams to visit them and make sure they have the JESUS Film.
Scripture Prayers for the Panan in Sri Lanka.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Panan |
| People Name in Country | Panan |
| Alternate Names | पणन |
| Population this Country | 5,200 |
| Population all Countries | 282,000 |
| Total Countries | 2 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 2 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 17825 |
| ROP3 Code | 113298 |
| ROP25 Code | 306490 |
| ROP25 Name | Panan (SC) |
| Country | Sri Lanka | ||||||
| Region | Asia, South | ||||||
| Continent | Asia | ||||||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||||||
| Total States on file | 6 | ||||||
| Largest States |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Region | Asia, South |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Total States | 6 |
| Central 3,100 | |
| Uva 1,000 | |
| Sabaragamuwa 500 | |
| Western 500 | |
| Southern 90 | |
| Eastern 40 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
11.96 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
88.04 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
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* From latest Sri Lanka census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
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| Primary Language | Tamil (5,200 speakers) |
| Language Code | tam Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Tamil (5,200 speakers) |
| Language Code | tam Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Tamil |
Primary Language: Tamil
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1714-1956) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1715-1998) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1727-2024) |
| FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
| YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Photo Source | Anonymous |
| Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
