Durgamurgi in India


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Introduction / History

The Durgamurgi people have a background primarily rooted in agriculture and traditional crafts. They speak Kannada, the language of Karnataka.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Durgamurgi people live in rural villages, focusing on farming and small-scale crafts. They grow crops such as rice, millet, and vegetables. Their communities value strong family bonds and mutual support. They manage economic challenges while participating in local festivals and traditional arts.

The Durgamurgi people have a diet that includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, featuring rice, millet, lentils, vegetables and meat. They enjoy traditional dishes such as bisi bele bath (rice with lentils and vegetables), ragi mudde (finger millet balls), and various sweets during festive occasions.

The Durgamurgi people's wedding practices are elaborate and deeply rooted in Hindu traditions. Weddings typically include rituals such as the exchange of garlands, sacred fire ceremonies and celebrations with music and dance.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Durgamurgi people practice Hinduism, worshiping various deities and observing religious rituals and festivals like Diwali, Ugadi and Dussehra. Their belief system emphasizes values like dharma (duty), karma (actions and consequences), and ahimsa (non-violence). They honor their ancestors through rituals and ceremonies, ensuring the transmission of their religious and cultural traditions across generations.


What Are Their Needs?

The Durgamurgi people need better access to quality education to provide more opportunities for their children. Improved healthcare services are essential due to the limited availability of medical facilities and high rates of preventable diseases. Economic support through modern agricultural techniques, market access, and vocational training can enhance their livelihoods. Infrastructure development, including better roads, clean water supplies, and reliable electricity, will greatly benefit the Durgamurgi community.


Prayer Points

Pray for Durgamurgi farmers to experience a record harvest as a testimony of God’s power and goodness.
Pray that the Spirit of wisdom of revelation would reveal who Jesus really is, rather than any wrong ideas from people who have misrepresented him in the past.
Pray that the Bible would be easily accessible in the Kanada language.
Pray for such a powerful transformation in their lives as they leave behind the reputation they have carried for generations and find identity in who God created them to be.


Scripture Prayers for the Durgamurgi in India.


References

Cultural Traditions of Karnataka, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 2017.
"Agricultural Practices in Southern India," Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, 2015.
Sharma, B.K., "Economic and Social Development in Karnataka," Mitta


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Durgamurgi
People Name in Country Durgamurgi
Alternate Names Burburcha; Durgamurgeru; दुर्गामूर्गी
Population this Country 1,400
Population all Countries 1,400
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 16754
ROP3 Code 112002
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 2
Largest States
Karnataka
1,400
Odisha
60
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
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 2
  Karnataka 1,400
  Odisha 60
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
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 Kannada (700 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Telugu
600
Primary Language Kannada (700 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Telugu 600
People Groups Speaking Kannada

Primary Language:  Kannada

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1812-1988)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1827-2023)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1827-2024)
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Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Kannada Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
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General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Kannada YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kannada Bible Biblica
Mobile App Android Bible App: Kannada Bible (ಕನ್ನಡ ಬೈಬಲ್) Indian Revised Version (IRV) Operation Agape
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kannada Study Bible Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible app: Pastors Study Bible Kannada Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
Mobile App Android Bible Radio app: Kannada Bible Radio Shalom Design S2dio
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Mobile App iOS Bible app: Kannada YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible Radio App: Kannada Bible Radio iOS Revive India
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Kannada Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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