Saini (Hindu traditions) 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

Saini people of India live in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, the Punjab, Chandigarh and in Delhi. There is a small Saini community in Pakistan. Saini speak in the languages of the states where they live.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The main work of Saini people is farming, and management of farm animals. In some states they are gardeners. Most are landowners, but in Haryana most lease their land for cultivation. More are now becoming shopkeepers; others have small manufacturing businesses or government jobs. Among Saini people are notable scientists, professors.
Saini people enjoy a high literacy level, the product of their own education organizations. They use modern and local medicine and family planning.
The Saini marry only in social boundaries. They marry among clans and between villages. Adult marriages with one spouse through agreement by discussion is the usual custom. An additional spouse is allowed if the wife cannot have children. Divorce does not happen often but is allowed. Divorcees and the bereaved are allowed to remarry.
Property is inherited through the male lineage only, and all sons inherit equally. The oldest son becomes the head of the home.
In addition to housework, Saini women help on family farms. Women who are educated work for government and private organizations. They also take part in religious and social matters.
Saini people have their own assemblies that see to the needs of the people. They settle family and land problems and cases involving divorce and adultery.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Saini people follow the Hindu religion, worshiping the main Hindu gods and goddesses, and their ancestors. They believe in exorcisms. Saini celebrate festivals such as Diwali and Holi. They particularly regard Shoorsain Jayanti which is the birthday of King Shoorsain, December 22nd each year. Brahmin priests perform lifetime rituals.
They cremate their dead and scatter the ashes in the Ganges River at Haridwar.


What Are Their Needs?

Written, audio, and visual Bible resources are available in the Hindi language, yet Saini people remain unreached. Anti-conversion laws exist in many Indian states which will complicate gospel outreach.
The most important need is for Saini people to understand that their good works and worship of false gods will never pay the penalty for their sins, and that Almighty Creator God has made the provision for them.


Prayer Points

Pray for Saini people will see that their old systems of ethics and religion are not working, and that their only hope is in Jesus Chris.
Pray that intercessors worldwide will regularly pray for salvation of Saini people.


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


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Saini (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Saini (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation say-NEE
Alternate Names Bogar; Deswali; Mali; Phulmali; Sain; Sainsar; Sani; Sanin; Saniyar; Sayani; Shurasaini; Shursaini; सैनी (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 842,000
Population all Countries 845,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 2  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 17
People ID 17998
ROP3 Code 113490
ROP25 Code 307128
ROP25 Name Saini
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 11
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
360,000
Haryana
218,000
Punjab
133,000
Uttarakhand
88,000
Himachal Pradesh
29,000
Chandigarh
5,700
Rajasthan
3,700
Delhi
3,200
Gujarat
1,200
Odisha
600
Karnataka
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 11
  Uttar Pradesh 360,000
  Haryana 218,000
  Punjab 133,000
  Uttarakhand 88,000
  Himachal Pradesh 29,000
  Chandigarh 5,700
  Rajasthan 3,700
  Delhi 3,200
  Gujarat 1,200
  Odisha 600
  Karnataka 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 Hindi (537,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 15
Secondary Languages
Punjabi, Eastern
131,000
Haryanvi
21,000
Garhwali
9,400
Mandeali
3,400
Kangri
2,100
Pahari, Mahasu
2,000
Bagri
1,400
Bilaspuri
1,000
Gujarati
500
Odia
400
Bhojpuri
400
Kumaoni
400
Sirmauri
200
Awadhi
200
Primary Language Hindi (537,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 15
Secondary Languages
  Punjabi, Eastern 131,000
  Haryanvi 21,000
  Garhwali 9,400
  Mandeali 3,400
  Kangri 2,100
  Pahari, Mahasu 2,000
  Bagri 1,400
  Bilaspuri 1,000
  Gujarati 500
  Odia 400
  Bhojpuri 400
  Kumaoni 400
  Sirmauri 200
  Awadhi 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)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Hindi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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