Little is known about the history of Bhojki people. Their name, Bhojki, means "to feed" taken from their duties serving goddesses in the great temples of Kangra and Jawalamukhi.
The Bhojki people live in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
They consider themselves priests to be supported by income of the temples. They are known as a quarrelsome people of low morality, frequently involved in litigation. They eat meat and drink wine. They intermarry among themselves.
The primary religion practiced by the Bhojki is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. They officiate in Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a person or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are many forms of Hinduism each with its own deities and beliefs.
The main yearly holidays of the Bhojki people are 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.
Although audio, visual and written Bible resources are available in their Kangri language, they remain unreached and unengaged with the truth of the gospel. Their greatest need is to understand the infinite love of Almighty God for them and his provisional payment of the penalty for their sins.
Pray for gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Bhojki people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing their hearts would be open and ready to follow Him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Bhojki families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this people group.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Bhojki people to become fruitful as they follow Christ.
Pray for the lives and culture of the Bhojki people to evidence the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.
Scripture Prayers for the Bhojki in India.
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http://www.indpaedia.com/ind/index.php/The_Pujaris_and_Bhojkis
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Bhojki |
People Name in Country | Bhojki |
Alternate Names | भोज़की |
Population this Country | 4,900 |
Population all Countries | 4,900 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16431 |
ROP3 Code | 111582 |
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 | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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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 | 3 |
Himachal Pradesh 3,300 | |
Punjab 1,500 | |
Chandigarh 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.44 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.56 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Kangri (2,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | xnr Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 7 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Kangri (2,000 speakers) |
Language Code | xnr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 7 |
Secondary Languages | |
Punjabi, Eastern 1,400 | |
Pahari, Kullu 300 | |
Bilaspuri 200 | |
Mandeali 100 | |
Chambeali 60 | |
Chinali 50 | |
People Groups | Speaking Kangri |
Primary Language: Kangri
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1969-2007) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2017-2021) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | One Story |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Kangri | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Kangri | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store | Operation Agape |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Kangri | YouVersion Bibles |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |