People
Who they are
The Vettar are a Tamil-speaking community established in Sri Lanka, with historical roots in farming, fishing and manual labor. Living in rural villages and coastal regions, they preserve close family ties and traditional customs from their Tamil heritage. The group’s spiritual life is shaped by Hinduism, with devotion to local deities and community celebrations that follow the rhythm of the seasons.
Where they live
1
Country
3K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Sri Lanka Minimally reached
|
100%
|
3.300 |
The Bible in this people's language
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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)8.9%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Por oportunidades de desenvolvimento social e educacional para as famílias vettar.
Pelo testemunho fiel de comunidades cristãs vizinhas no Sri Lanka que compartilham o idioma tâmil.
Por revelação do amor de Deus nos lares vettar por meio das Escrituras disponíveis em sua língua.
Pelo fortalecimento e despertamento de igrejas locais dispostas a acolher e discipular essa comunidade.
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