Sangar 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

Sangar people were nomadic in their history. Eventually, they agreed with their rulers to settle.


Where Are they Located?

The Hindu Sangar people live on the west coast of India in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Sangar people are farmers. Some raise cattle, and others work for the Border Security Force along the Pakistan border.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Sangar people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. 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 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 many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

The main yearly holidays of the Sangar people include 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?

Although audio, visual and written Bible resources are available in Marathi, their spoken language, they remain unreached 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. They need spiritual freedom given only by the Son who can make them "free indeed."


Prayer Points

Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Sangars.
Pray for the Sangar people to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods.
Pray for Holy Spirit anointed believers from the Sangar people to change their society from within.
Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers Sangar disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Sangar communities.


Scripture Prayers for the Sangar in India.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanghar_caste
http://www.ijph.in/article.asp?issn=0019-557X;year=2019;volume=63;issue=2;spage=151;epage=153;aulast=Sangar;type=0


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Sangar
People Name in Country Sangar
Alternate Names Brahma Kshatriya; Sanahadia; Sanghar; Sangharia; Sangiasi; संगर (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 41,000
Population all Countries 43,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 18014
ROP3 Code 113508
ROP25 Code 307213
ROP25 Name Sanghar
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 6
Largest States
Maharashtra
39,000
Gujarat
1,500
Goa
300
Karnataka
100
Daman and Diu
50
Telangana
40
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 6
  Maharashtra 39,000
  Gujarat 1,500
  Goa 300
  Karnataka 100
  Daman and Diu 50
  Telangana 40
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 Marathi (19,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
Gujarati
12,000
Kacchi
1,000
Hindi
500
Konkani, Goan
500
Konkani
100
Telugu
30
Primary Language Marathi (19,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 7
Secondary Languages
  Gujarati 12,000
  Kacchi 1,000
  Hindi 500
  Konkani, Goan 500
  Konkani 100
  Telugu 30
People Groups Speaking Marathi

Primary Language:  Marathi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1807-1957)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1982)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1821-2022)
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Online Scripture / Bible General / Other
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 Marathi Jesus Film Project
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 Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
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
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General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Marathi YouVersion Bibles
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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