Karal (Hindu traditions) in India

The Karal (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Karal or Karral or Sardar of India are a people who originally came from southern Afghanistan. They claim to be descendants of a shah whose ancestor was Alexander the Great.

Their name Karal means chief or ruler. They are proud of their military history and fight to keep their land independent from conquest. The Karal assert they they are are Rajputs and members of the Kshatriya caste. With the coming of the Muslims to north India, some Karal converted to Islam while others continued to be Hindus.

Today most Karal are farmers. Some serve as soldiers in the Indian Army and work as public servants. Their primary language is Hindi. They also speak other regional languages of north India.


Where Are they Located?

The Karal lives in the Indian states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Others live in the capital territory of Delhi. Other Karal live in Pakistan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The lives of the Karal revolve around the wet and dry seasons of the Indian subcontinent as well as the yearly Hindu holidays. They plant wheat, vegetables and fruit. They also raise animals for meat and dairy. They are not vegetarians. They eat meat except for beef. Some Karal own their land while others are landless and work for landowners.

Families arrange marriages. Sons inherit the property of their fathers. The Karal marry both within their group and with other similar peoples such as the Ghakkar, the Dhunds and the Saiyads.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Karals practice Hinduism, the ancient religion and culture of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples to offer flowers, food and incense to their gods. The Karal celebrate the major holidays of the Hindu year such as Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali, the festival of light and Navratri, the nine-day observance of coming of autumn.


What Are Their Needs?

The Karal need to hear the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ in a way they can understand. They need to realize that the Hindu gods will not save them from their sins. They need to see the love and mercy of Christ lived out before them.


Prayer Points

Pray the Lord sends Indian and other Christians to share the gospel and love of Jesus Christ with the Karal people.
Pray the Lord softens the hearts of the Karal so that they would be open to hearing the claims of Christ.
Pray that Hindi Bibles would be made available to the Karal and that they would begin to read them and learn about the Savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Karal (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

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Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Karal (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Karal (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Karral; कराल (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 12,000
Population all Countries 12,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17092
ROP3 Code 112432
ROP25 Code 303711
ROP25 Name Karal
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 5
Largest States
Haryana
6,400
Delhi
2,900
Himachal Pradesh
1,700
Punjab
1,300
Chandigarh
70
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 5
  Haryana 6,400
  Delhi 2,900
  Himachal Pradesh 1,700
  Punjab 1,300
  Chandigarh 70
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 Hindi (5,600 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
Punjabi, Eastern
3,500
Bilaspuri
600
Kangri
200
Mandeali
200
Haryanvi
100
Bagri
60
Primary Language Hindi (5,600 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
  Punjabi, Eastern 3,500
  Bilaspuri 600
  Kangri 200
  Mandeali 200
  Haryanvi 100
  Bagri 60
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
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Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source David Kugel 
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