Chalvadi in India

People Name:	Chalvadi
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	254,000
World Population:	254,000
Primary Language:	Kannada
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.01 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Dalit - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Traditionally, the members of the Chalvadi carried carcasses and worked as servants. They would remind the Lingayat Bania about the full moon and new moon days of the month, so that they could perform the necessary rites to Lord Shiva. More recently, they have become wage laborers in agricultural operations. Some are employed in government service. Their deities include Durgamma, Mariyamma, Hanumantha, Yellamma and Huligamma.

Ministry Obstacles

The Chalvadi know very little about Jesus. Christianity is foreign to their worldview. They need to find Jesus Christ and understand why he is the only one they need.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for the Chalvadi community to educate their children, find better employment and enjoy a better standard of living.
There are only a few followers of Jesus Christ within this community. Pray for these Christians to consistently clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and represent Christ well.