The word Kumhar means maker of pots. They are called by the name Kumar as well. Though most are Hindu or Muslim, there are Sikhs among them, scattered throughout northern India, especially in Punjab. They speak Punjabi and read and write in Gurmukhi and Devanagari.
The Kumhars make earthen pots as their main work. Some of their products are made out of ceramic clay or glass. They sell their goods to their neighbors. Some are in other work such as cultivation. They people practice adult marriages. They do not allow for divorce. Sons inherit the property when the father dies with the oldest son taking charge of the home.
Sikhism originated from a 15th century teacher named Guru Nanak Dev as a reform movement. He rejected the Hindu caste system, taught that all people were equal and that all have equal access to God. The Sikh God is formless, without gender and is to be found in everyone. One gets closer to God by living a good life and by practicing charity. Like Hindus, Sikhs believe in reincarnation and the law of karma; you reap what you sowed in your previous life. Like Muslims, the Sikhs worship only one God. One may recognize a Sikh man by his distinctive turban. All the 10 great Sikh gurus wore turbans as a sign of their submission to God. Sikh teaching mandates that a person not cut his or her hair. They worship their holy book, the Granth Sahib, which is a collection of hymns.
Sikh Kumhars can use new markets for their products. This would allow them to earn enough money to provide the next generation with higher education and a better life.
Pray that Indian followers of Christ to will introduce the Sikh Kumhars to Jesus Christ. Pray for a powerful disciple making movement among the Sikh Kumhars this decade. Pray that many Sikh Kumhar people will have a passionate love for Jesus Christ leading them to tell the story of His glory to others.
Scripture Prayers for the Kumhar (Sikh traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Kumhar (Sikh traditions) |
People Name in Country | Kumhar (Sikh traditions) |
Pronunciation |
koom-HAR
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Alternate Names | Ahitant; Aiton; Ghatakarpur; Ghumiar; Ghurmar; Handa Kummar; Kalam Chettiar; Kir; Kulala; Kulalar; Kumar; Kumbaran; Kumbarar; Kumbhakar; Kumbhar; Kummara; Kummaravallu; Kumore; Kumrao; Kusavan; Kusavar; Kusawan; Kuyavar; Langotra; Lehri; Maru; Moolya; Narhia; Paul; Prajapat; Prajapati; Rudrabans; Rudrapal; Salivahana; Sohal; Takopatil; Wadiyar; कुम्हार (सिख ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 355,000 |
Population all Countries | 355,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 7 |
People ID | 18126 |
ROP3 Code | 113632 |
ROP25 Code | 304371 |
ROP25 Name | Kumhar |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Sikh - other |
People Group | Kumhar (Sikh traditions) |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Sikh - other |
People Group | Kumhar (Sikh traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 60 (only 15 largest shown) |
Ahir 0 | |
Atharia 0 | |
Balde 0 | |
Barendra 0 | |
Bendar 0 | |
Bhaindu 0 | |
Bhullaipal 0 | |
Biahut 0 | |
Chag Bhaisa 0 | |
Chakbais 0 |
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 | 22 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 22 (only 20 largest shown) |
Punjab 293,000 | |
Haryana 19,000 | |
Rajasthan 10,000 | |
Delhi 9,900 | |
Uttar Pradesh 8,400 | |
Uttarakhand 3,700 | |
Maharashtra 3,500 | |
Jammu and Kashmir 1,700 | |
Chandigarh 1,000 | |
Himachal Pradesh 800 | |
Chhattisgarh 700 | |
West Bengal 700 | |
Jharkhand 700 | |
Gujarat 700 | |
Bihar 300 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Other / Small |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
100.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (255,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (255,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 14 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 36,000 | |
Bagri 5,300 | |
Haryanvi 1,100 | |
Marwari 400 | |
Kumaoni 200 | |
Kangri 100 | |
Shekhawati 90 | |
Garhwali 80 | |
Bengali 40 | |
Bilaspuri 20 | |
Dogri 20 | |
Bhojpuri 20 | |
Mandeali 10 | |
People Groups | Speaking Punjabi, Eastern |
Primary Language: Punjabi, Eastern
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1818-1954) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1815-2011) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1959-2021) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
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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. |