Konyak in India
Photo Source:
Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Konyak |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 244,000 |
| World Population: | 246,200 |
| Primary Language: | Naga, Konyak |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 97.88 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - Naga |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Konyak people were once feared headhunters easily identified by their tattoos. They are one of the largest and most culturally distinct Naga tribes in northeastern India, primarily residing in Mon District, Nagaland, and parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and neighboring Myanmar.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Konyaks are known for their vibrant festivals and unique traditions. Every April they celebrate the Aoleang Festival to mark a new year. Lao Ong Mo is their yearly harvest festival, celebrated either in August or September. During these celebrations, they have traditional dancing, music, and storytelling. People wear special clothes with beads, feathers, and bones.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Konyak are Christian, yet some also worship their ancestors and perform rituals to honor nature spirits. They believe in a special element located in the skull, which motivated them to be headhunters in the old days.
What Are Their Needs?
Khiamniugans need more educational opportunities so they can get beyond subsistence farming. Healthcare is limited, resulting in inadequate care in emergencies.
Prayer Points
Pray for their educational and medical needs to be met.
Pray for hundreds of Konyaks to be raised up with a defiant faith in Christ, one that will not be shaken no matter what comes their way.
Pray for God to bring about his purpose for the Konyaks.
Pray for Christians to have love, joy, peace, and patience as they tell others about the King of kings.
Pray for a mighty Holy Spirit revival to permeate their families and churches, drawing them into greater love for God and for their neighbors.