Kanchan (Hindu traditions) in India

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

Introduction / History

The Kanchan people are recognized by the Indian government as a Scheduled Tribe. They are considered to be marginalized.


What Are Their Lives Like?

As a Scheduled Tribe, the Kanchan have a number of reservations for higher education and possibly for high-paying jobs. Hopefully they will soon no longer need government help.
Their cultural practices include artistic weaving, music and dance.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kanchan people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kanchan people need to be given the chance to hear the life-changing gospel so they can enjoy life to the full.


Prayer Points

Pray for loving gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Kanchan people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing the hearts of these people would be open and ready to follow him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended families so the gospel will spread rapidly.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Kanchan people to become fruitful so others will be drawn to Jesus Christ.


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


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kanchan (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Kanchan (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names कंचन (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 24,000
Population all Countries 24,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17218
ROP3 Code 112584
ROP25 Code 303635
ROP25 Name Kanchan
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
8,600
Delhi
6,900
Punjab
6,000
Himachal Pradesh
2,000
Chandigarh
200
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 8,600
  Delhi 6,900
  Punjab 6,000
  Himachal Pradesh 2,000
  Chandigarh 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 Hindi (12,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
Punjabi, Eastern
6,400
Bhattiyali
700
Bilaspuri
300
Bagri
300
Kangri
200
Haryanvi
200
Primary Language Hindi (12,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
  Punjabi, Eastern 6,400
  Bhattiyali 700
  Bilaspuri 300
  Bagri 300
  Kangri 200
  Haryanvi 200
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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