Angami in India

Introduction / History

Angami is a Naga tribe in northeastern India. Their language, Angami Naga, defines them.’

What Are Their Lives Like?

Though they are primarily agrarian, many have moved to cities where they are in business, government jobs, or education. Those living in rural areas make and sell woven, wooden, and metal goods.

Angamis have both ceremonial and non-ceremonial weddings. Ceremonial ones involve elaborate rituals, a marriage broker, omen reading, and a bride price. They allow for divorce; women get one-third of the property except land. Widows and divorcees can remarry. Inheritance practices are unusual. The youngest son gets the family home and the eldest son gets the best land.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Traditionally animistic, most are now Christian, especially Baptist. They still have taboos.

What Are Their Needs?

Their youth are migrating to cities, hoping to find better job opportunities, but they find their prospects are limited by attending rural schools. They need education so they can get higher-paying jobs.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to provide them with the education they need to navigate the changes of the 21st century.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do mighty works in Angami churches and families, spurring them on to love and good works.
Pray for their churches to send missionaries to Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists.

Text Source:   Joshua Project