Chhimba (Sikh traditions) in India

The Chhimba (Sikh 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.

Subgroups: 2

Subgroup Name Population
Taggar 13,000
Nirankari Unknown

Introduction / History

Looking dignified and handsome, Mokham, a Chhimba Sikh, explained to his buyers why his materials were considered by some to be the most beautiful in India and what he felt was behind his success. "First, my family has always been faithful to the teachings of our faith. I recite these words from our founder, Bhagat Namdev, each day before I start work. 'Let mercy be the cotton, contentment the thread, continence the knot, and truth the twist. Oh priest! if you have such a thread, do give it to me. It will not wear out, nor get soiled, nor be burnt, nor lost. Says Nanak, 'Blessed are those who go about wearing such a thread.' You see we Chhimbas were given a blessing in the knowledge of using dyes and creating beautiful art work on textiles. Today with modern techniques many of us continue to earn a living in the fabric business. Still, the most important thing in life is how we live and put into practice the words of our Sikh Gurus."


Where Are they Located?

The majority of the Chhimba Sikhs live in regions of Punjab.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Their people typically try to befriend people of other religious backgrounds, but rigidly uphold their own Sikh beliefs.


Prayer Points

Pray that God will send believers who will be wise in presenting His Word to the Chhimba Sikhs.
Pray that the Chhimba Sikhs will find in Jesus mercy, contentment, continence, and the truth which they seek.


Scripture Prayers for the Chhimba (Sikh traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2011-10-13
People Name General Chhimba (Sikh traditions)
People Name in Country Chhimba (Sikh traditions)
Population this Country 145,000
Population all Countries 145,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 3
Alternate Names Chhimba; Chhimbe; Chhimpi; Chimbe; Darzi; Dhami; Dhamin; Tank Kshatriya; Tank Suryavanshi Kaith; च्बा (सिख ट्रेडिशन्स)
People ID 18061
ROP3 Code 113560
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 21
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Punjab
111,000
Haryana
11,000
Himachal Pradesh
7,000
Rajasthan
3,500
Uttar Pradesh
3,000
Delhi
2,500
Uttarakhand
1,400
Chandigarh
1,200
Maharashtra
1,200
Jammu and Kashmir
800
Jharkhand
600
Madhya Pradesh
500
West Bengal
300
Gujarat
200
Chhattisgarh
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 21  (only 20 largest shown)
  Punjab 111,000
  Haryana 11,000
  Himachal Pradesh 7,000
  Rajasthan 3,500
  Uttar Pradesh 3,000
  Delhi 2,500
  Uttarakhand 1,400
  Chandigarh 1,200
  Maharashtra 1,200
  Jammu and Kashmir 800
  Jharkhand 600
  Madhya Pradesh 500
  West Bengal 300
  Gujarat 200
  Chhattisgarh 200
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Other / Small
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
1.50 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
98.50 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Punjabi, Eastern (101,000 speakers)
Language Code pan   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Hindi
18,000
Bagri
2,700
Haryanvi
900
Kangri
600
Mandeali
200
Kumaoni
90
Telugu
60
Primary Language Punjabi, Eastern (101,000 speakers)
Language Code pan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
  Hindi 18,000
  Bagri 2,700
  Haryanvi 900
  Kangri 600
  Mandeali 200
  Kumaoni 90
  Telugu 60
People Groups Speaking Punjabi, Eastern

Primary Language:  Punjabi, Eastern

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1815-2011)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1959-2021)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Global Prayer Digest  
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