Patramela in India


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Largest Religion
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Evangelical
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* 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.

Introduction / History

The Hindu Petramela people in Karnataka have a background primarily connected to agriculture and traditional crafts. They primarily speak Konkani, the language of nearby Goa.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Petramela people live in rural villages and small towns, focusing on farming and small-scale craftsmanship. They grow crops such as rice, millets and vegetables. Many also engage in weaving, pottery, and other artisanal crafts, contributing to their local economy.

Their diet includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, featuring staples like rice, lentils, vegetables, and fish or meat. Traditional dishes such as sambar (a lentil-based stew), ragi mudde (finger millet balls), and fish curry are common in their meals.

Weddings among the Petramela are elaborate, involving Hindu rituals like the exchange of garlands, sacred fire ceremonies, and celebrations with music, dance and communal feasting. These events typically span several days and include extensive community participation.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Petramela people practice Hinduism, worshiping various deities and observing numerous religious rituals and festivals such as Diwali, Ugadi and Dussehra. Their belief system emphasizes values like dharma (duty), karma (actions and consequences), and ahimsa (non-violence). They conduct rituals and ceremonies to honor their ancestors and deities, incorporating elements of their daily life and occupations into their spiritual practices.


What Are Their Needs?

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


Prayer Points

Pray the hearts of the Petramela people would be stirred to hunger after God, to drink of living water.
Pray for family-based Disciple Making Movements to soon transform Petramela society, blessing them spiritually and economically.
Pray for the Lord to move in the hearts of believers to give up their own rights and sacrifice their lives to see the Petramela people blessed by the work of Jesus Christ, the only savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Patramela in India.


References

Cultural Traditions of Karnataka, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 2017.
Sharma, B.K., "Agricultural Practices in Southern India," Mittal Publications, 2012.
"Rural Development in Karnataka," Ministry of Rural Development, Government of


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Patramela
People Name in Country Patramela
Alternate Names पतरमेला
Population this Country 5,200
Population all Countries 5,200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 17910
ROP3 Code 113390
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)
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 1
  Karnataka 5,200
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 Konkani (2,800 speakers)
Language Code knn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Konkani, Goan
1,700
Primary Language Konkani (2,800 speakers)
Language Code knn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Konkani, Goan 1,700
People Groups Speaking Konkani
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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