Mala (Christian traditions) in India

The Mala (Christian traditions) have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian *
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Churches play a vital role in their spiritual life, offering Sunday services, youth programs, and Bible training. However, caste-based discrimination sometimes continues even within Christian institutions, affecting their full integration.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Mala Christians are predominantly Protestant, with a significant number affiliated with Lutheran, Baptist, and Pentecostal denominations. Their faith emphasizes personal salvation, Bible study, and community worship.


What Are Their Needs?

Mala Christians need spiritual renewal and deeper engagement with Scripture. Their churches would benefit from leadership development to empower local pastors and evangelists.They need economic empowerment through vocational training and microfinance and educational access for children and youth in remote areas.


Prayer Items

Pray for spiritual growth and unity among Mala Christians.Ask God to raise up faithful leaders and church planters from within the community who will spur their congregations on to love and good works.Pray for economic opportunities and sustainable development.Pray for healing and reconciliation in areas affected by caste violence.Pray for boldness and protection as Mala Christians share the gospel with their Hindu neighbors.


Scripture Prayers for the Mala (Christian traditions) in India.


References

AI generated by CopilotWikipedia: Mala (caste)Rao, G. Kalyan. Untouchable Spring (2000) – A literary account of Dalit Christian resistance


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Mala (Christian traditions)
People Name in Country Mala (Christian traditions)
Alternate Names Adi-Andhra; Parayan; माला (क्रिस्चियन ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 447,000
Population all Countries 447,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 16627
ROP3 Code 111836
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 16
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Andhra Pradesh
299,000
Telangana
115,000
Karnataka
15,000
Tamil Nadu
8,600
Maharashtra
3,500
Chhattisgarh
3,400
Odisha
800
Madhya Pradesh
600
Puducherry
400
West Bengal
300
Delhi
300
Gujarat
200
Jharkhand
200
Kerala
90
Assam
30
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Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 16
  Andhra Pradesh 299,000
  Telangana 115,000
  Karnataka 15,000
  Tamil Nadu 8,600
  Maharashtra 3,500
  Chhattisgarh 3,400
  Odisha 800
  Madhya Pradesh 600
  Puducherry 400
  West Bengal 300
  Delhi 300
  Gujarat 200
  Jharkhand 200
  Kerala 90
  Assam 30
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
100.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Telugu (427,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Kannada
3,500
English
2,800
Konkani
Primary Language Telugu (427,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Kannada 3,500
  English 2,800
  Konkani 10
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1812-1966)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1818-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1854-2022)
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Telugu Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Productions
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
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General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
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General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (Neethakani) Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Pastors Telugu Study Bible Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible app: Study Bibles (Multiple Languages) Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible app: Telugu YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible App: Telugu Bible (తెలుగు బైబిల్) Indian Revised Version (IRV) Operation Agape
Mobile App Android Bible app: Telugu Study Bible Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible Radio app: Telugu Bible Radio Shalom Design S2dio
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Open Bible Stories (Telugu) Shalom Design S2dio
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Telugu YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible Radio App: Telugu Bible Radio iOS Revive India
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Telugu Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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