Rajput Joia (Hindu traditions) in India

The Rajput Joia (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
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Introduction / History

Starting in the 5th century, there was a massive attack by the White Huns in what is now northern and northwestern India and Pakistan. About a century later the reigning Hindu-based Gupta Empire broke up, leaving the Subcontinent vulnerable to Muslim invaders from the north. As time went on, invaders took over land and integrated with the settled peoples of this region. Tribal leaders, especially those involved with defense, were accepted as Kshatrya, the second highest varna (major type of castes) in Hindu society, while their followers became the fourth and lowest varna. Priests became the Brahmins, the highest of the four varnas.

The Rajputs, who were part of the Kshatrya varna, became politically important in the seventh century. From around 800CE Rajput dynasties ruled northern India. Petty Rajput kingdoms were the main obstacle for Muslim domination of the Hindu subcontinent. For more than 500 years Rajputs were the warriors who defended kingdoms from invaders and conquered others. When possible, Rajputs settled down, became nobles, and enjoyed the lives of landed gentry.

Over a period of a couple hundred years, invaders penetrated the Rajput wall that protected the Subcontinent. Some Rajput subgroups converted to Islam during this time. The British Raj took over the Islamic Moghul Empire in South Asia. During their rule, which ended in 1947, the British recruited Rajputs into their military units. By the 1930s the Indian census did not note that someone is Rajput, so Rajput lineage has been less clear ever since.

In the early 1970s, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi abolished Rajput titles and property rights. The Rajputs have kept alive their proud history of conquest, bravery and military might.


Where Are they Located?

Rajputs are divided by clans; among these are the Jaoias. Hindu Rajput clans are concentrated in India's northwestern state of Rajasthan, though there are Rajputs all over the country.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though Hindu Jaoia Rajputs are still in the armed forces or own land, many have moved on to other livelihoods. Wealthy Rajputs now own impressive hotels in Rajasthan where tourists can be introduced to their history and culture. Rajputs who aren't so wealthy work as small businessmen or wage laborers.

Jaoia Rajputs try to marry their daughters into clans of higher rank than their own. The Rajput clans in Rajasthan have the highest status, so families want their daughters to marry men from that state. Unfortunately, Rajputs often marry their daughters off while they are very young.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Forward caste Hindus like the Jaoia Rajputs often become devotees of a couple of gods. Typically, Rajputs worship Shiva (the destroyer), Surya (the sun god), and Durga (the mother goddess). They also have patron gods to turn to for protection. They celebrate Dasahara, a festival dedicated to Durga. During this festival, they sacrifice a buffalo to celebrate this goddess' victory over a buffalo demon. To find spiritual answers, Hindus often turn to gurus.


What Are Their Needs?

Jaoia Rajputs are going through an identity crisis. They can no longer depend on land ownership or military careers, especially with the Indian government reserving prestigious jobs for "backward" (ie, underprivileged) castes. Believers with the right skills can help them during this difficult, long time of transition.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Hindu Jaoia Rajput community to increasingly grow in awareness of Jesus and their need for Him.
Pray the Lord will give Jaoia Rajputs a spiritual hunger, then satisfy that hunger.
Pray that these Rajputs will understand the value of becoming part of God's royal family.
Pray for a Holy Spirit led humility for all Rajput communities to fall at the feet of the King of kings.
Pray for a disciple making movement among every Rajput community.


Scripture Prayers for the Rajput Joia (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20401/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johiya
https://joshuaproject.net/index.php/people_groups/17928/IN
http://induhistory.blogspot.com/p/rajput-history.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rajput
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajput


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

The Rajputs

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People Name General Rajput Joia (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Rajput Joia (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names राजपूत, जोइया (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 79,000
Population all Countries 79,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
People ID 20401
ROP3 Code 116185
ROP25 Code 306917
ROP25 Name Rajput
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 18
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Bihar
22,000
Uttar Pradesh
16,000
Gujarat
9,900
Madhya Pradesh
7,500
Uttarakhand
7,000
Himachal Pradesh
4,700
West Bengal
3,200
Jharkhand
1,700
Jammu and Kashmir
1,400
Maharashtra
1,300
Rajasthan
1,300
Punjab
800
Haryana
500
Delhi
300
Odisha
300
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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 18
  Bihar 22,000
  Uttar Pradesh 16,000
  Gujarat 9,900
  Madhya Pradesh 7,500
  Uttarakhand 7,000
  Himachal Pradesh 4,700
  West Bengal 3,200
  Jharkhand 1,700
  Jammu and Kashmir 1,400
  Maharashtra 1,300
  Rajasthan 1,300
  Punjab 800
  Haryana 500
  Delhi 300
  Odisha 300
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 Hindi (42,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 20
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Bhojpuri
7,400
Gujarati
7,200
Garhwali
2,100
Bengali
1,600
Kanauji
900
Kumaoni
900
Dogri
800
Punjabi, Eastern
600
Dhundari
600
Kangri
600
Maithili
400
Kacchi
400
Magahi
400
Pahari, Mahasu
300
Marwari
300
Primary Language Hindi (42,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 20
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Bhojpuri 7,400
  Gujarati 7,200
  Garhwali 2,100
  Bengali 1,600
  Kanauji 900
  Kumaoni 900
  Dogri 800
  Punjabi, Eastern 600
  Dhundari 600
  Kangri 600
  Maithili 400
  Kacchi 400
  Magahi 400
  Pahari, Mahasu 300
  Marwari 300
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Video Source Asia Harvest
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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