Subgroups: 2
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Gole | 29,000 | |
Bhagirathi | 700 |
The Sikh Saini are descended from some of the early kings of India. King Porus, who fought against Alexander the Great, was a Sani. They belong to a middle-high status agriculturist society. They are also known as Mallies in other part of India. They are found in Haryana and Delhi. There are few or no believers among the Saini.
As well as serving India as soldiers, the Sikh Sani are also farmers, businessmen, and scientists. They are hard-working and skilled workers. They usually enjoy economic prosperity.
The Saini people have been dependent on the teachings of Guru Nanak and other Sikh prophets for centuries.
Sikhism originated from a 15th century teacher named Guru Nanak Dev. He rejected the Hindu caste system, taught 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 sow in your previous life. A Sikh is not permitted to use alcohol, tobacco or any illegal drugs. One may recognize a Sikh man by his distinctive turban. All the 10 great Sikh gurus wore turbans. Sikh teaching mandates that a person not cut his or her hair.
They lack full social recognition and advancement. The Sani need to hear and understand the message of Jesus Christ. He alone can forgive their sins and grant them eternal life.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give the Sikh Saini people a willingness to receive the blessings of Jesus Christ. Pray for a disciple making movement that will bless the Sikh Saini people this decade. Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the Sikh Saini people to tell them about Jesus.
Scripture Prayers for the Saini (Sikh traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2010-10-03 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2011-10-08 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-05-23 |
People Name General | Saini (Sikh traditions) |
People Name in Country | Saini (Sikh traditions) |
Pronunciation |
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Alternate Names | Bogar; Deswali; Mali; Phulmali; Sain; Sainsar; Sani; Sanin; Saniyar; Sayani; Sayin; Shurasaini; Shursaini; सैनी (सिख ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 701,000 |
Population all Countries | 701,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 14 |
People ID | 18163 |
ROP3 Code | 113675 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Sikh - other |
People Group | Saini (Sikh traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Sikh - other |
People Group | Saini (Sikh traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 2 |
Gole 29,000 | |
Bhagirathi 700 |
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 | 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 23 (only 20 largest shown) |
Punjab 552,000 | |
Haryana 59,000 | |
Rajasthan 19,000 | |
Delhi 16,000 | |
Uttar Pradesh 15,000 | |
Uttarakhand 6,000 | |
Maharashtra 5,900 | |
Jammu and Kashmir 3,600 | |
Madhya Pradesh 3,400 | |
Chandigarh 2,300 | |
Himachal Pradesh 2,100 | |
Jharkhand 1,700 | |
West Bengal 1,200 | |
Chhattisgarh 1,100 | |
Gujarat 700 | |
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 (494,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (494,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 14 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 77,000 | |
Bagri 8,200 | |
Haryanvi 5,900 | |
Marwari 800 | |
Dogri 500 | |
Kumaoni 300 | |
Garhwali 100 | |
Pahari, Mahasu 100 | |
Shekhawati 100 | |
Punjabi, Western 90 | |
Awadhi 80 | |
Kangri 50 | |
Gujarati 30 | |
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) |
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 |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Gagandeep Singh Kalsi - Pixabay |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |