Agamudaiyan Udayar in India
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| People Name: | Agamudaiyan Udayar |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 9,900 |
| World Population: | 9,900 |
| Primary Language: | Tamil |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 17.96 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
At one time the Agamudaiyan Udayars were landowners; their name means “holder of land.” They were significant contributors to the development of agriculture in Tamil Nadu.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Today Agamudaiyan Udayars are businessmen, educators, government servants, and politicians. They maintain their ties to farming.
Because of their good economic standing, the Agamudaiyan Udayars are particular about whom they marry. Weddings are arranged by families. One marries within their caste (or a similar one) but they marry outside their clan. There is a bride price or a dowry for some families. Weddings take place for several days. They involve ceremonies, feasting, and music.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most Agamudaiyan Udayars are Hindu, though there is also a traditional Christian minority among them.
What Are Their Needs?
Because of an increase in population, farms are becoming fragmented. That means that more Agamudaiyan Udayars are moving to cities. Urbanization also weakens their families and communities.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Agamudaiyan Udayars to experience the abundant life only Jesus can offer.
Pray for the Christians among them to share the only savior with their Hindu neighbors.
Pray for Agamudaiyan Udayar Christians to be filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit.