People
Who they are
The Idayan are a community traditionally associated with pastoralism and cattle rearing, located mainly in southern India. Speakers of the Tamil language, they keep their rural roots and strong cultural identity alive, where labor with the land and the herd is interwoven with the celebrations and customs of their villages.
Where they live
2
Countries
85K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
India Unreached
|
88.2%
|
75.000 |
Sri Lanka Minimally reached
|
11.8%
|
10.000 |
Religions of the unreached
Hinduism100%
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Tamil
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)1.5%
Evangelicals0.2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the courageous testimony of the few Christians among the Idayan.
That Idayan families may be reached by the message of the Gospel in the Tamil language.
For the emergence of authentic communities of faith in the villages where they live.
For a revelation of Jesus as the true Shepherd in every home of this community.
Pray for Idayan
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