Sikligar (Hindu traditions) in India

The Sikligar (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

Sikligar people are weapon polishers by tradition. The word Saiqai, which is related to their name, means a "polisher." Sikligars say they were once Rajputs.


Where Are they Located?

Sikligar people live in Gujarat and Haryana states.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Sikligar people are blacksmiths who sharpen knives and agricultural tools using child labor. Their main work is metal polishing and repairing damaged metal tools. They also make spades and iron baskets. Some are farmers who breed poultry and cattle.
They live in huts near the towns. Others live a nomadic lifestyle since towns don't always need full-time blacksmiths.
Sikligar people speak Hindi with those who are not in their community. They read and write in Devanagari.

They marry within their own community. Families and clans are important to them.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They follow Hinduism in Gujarat. In Haryana they are Sikhs.


What Are Their Needs?

Adequate visual, audio and written Bible resources are available in the Hindi language, which Sikligar people speak, but they are still an unreached people group. Who will reach them?
Their most important need is 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 a provision for them through His son, Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for workers to go as His ambassadors to Sikligar communities to lead them to saving knowledge of the Almighty God who offers provision for the penalty of their sins through Jesus Christ.
Ask Almighty God to raise up entire families and communities until their culture is transformed to fully glorify God and represent His Kingdom here on earth.


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


References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/sikligar


Profile Source:   Karen Hightower  

People Name General Sikligar (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Sikligar (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Bhandela; Kamgar; Kammagar; Karinagar; Kotari; Kottari; Kottary; Kuchband; Lohar; Luhar; Mahaliya; Malvia; Panchal; Phulguria; Saikalgar; Saiqalgar; Saqqa; Saraina; Sarania; Sarnia; Shikalgar; Shishgar; Sikalgar; Sikkaligar; Sikkligar; Sikligar; Siqligar; Sisgar; Sishgar; Tala Chabiwala; सिकलिगर (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 88,000
Population all Countries 88,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
People ID 18101
ROP3 Code 113604
ROP25 Code 307514
ROP25 Name Sikligar
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 13
Largest States
Madhya Pradesh
46,000
Karnataka
14,000
Haryana
9,800
Delhi
5,900
Gujarat
5,800
Punjab
3,000
Himachal Pradesh
1,600
Rajasthan
600
Bihar
500
Chhattisgarh
300
Chandigarh
200
Maharashtra
70
Daman and Diu
20
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 13
  Madhya Pradesh 46,000
  Karnataka 14,000
  Haryana 9,800
  Delhi 5,900
  Gujarat 5,800
  Punjab 3,000
  Himachal Pradesh 1,600
  Rajasthan 600
  Bihar 500
  Chhattisgarh 300
  Chandigarh 200
  Maharashtra 70
  Daman and Diu 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.01 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.99 %
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 (51,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 18
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Kannada
7,500
Gujarati
5,100
Punjabi, Eastern
3,900
Tulu
2,300
Haryanvi
1,600
Konkani, Goan
1,200
Nimadi
400
Sirmauri
300
Pahari, Mahasu
200
Malvi
200
Bagri
200
Marwari
100
Mewari
100
Dhundari
100
Chhattisgarhi
50
Primary Language Hindi (51,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 18
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Kannada 7,500
  Gujarati 5,100
  Punjabi, Eastern 3,900
  Tulu 2,300
  Haryanvi 1,600
  Konkani, Goan 1,200
  Nimadi 400
  Sirmauri 300
  Pahari, Mahasu 200
  Malvi 200
  Bagri 200
  Marwari 100
  Mewari 100
  Dhundari 100
  Chhattisgarhi 50
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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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
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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
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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
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Karen Hightower 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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