The term "salat" is derived from Shilavat, an ancient term for either a temple architect or a stone carver. They branched off from the Sompura Brahmin community. They are considered a Brahmin community; however, Sompura Brahmins do not accept them as such.
The Salat Sompura community is mainly located in Gujarat, a state in western India. A smaller number are in Rajasthan, and an even smaller number live in England or the US.
The Sompura Salat community has specialized in masonry works, artistic carvings, and sculpting. Their work is much revered and sought after within India. Sompura Salat people are vegetarian, but they also avoid eating onions, garlic, white cucumbers, and lentils.
The Salat Sompura people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.
The main yearly holidays of the Salat Sompura people are Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.
These very capable people have high status and they are noted for their abilities to design Hindu temples. Such a situation can easily produce pride, which is anathema to the God of creation. They need the humility to understand their proper place with the Almighty.
Pray for gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Salat Sompura people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing their hearts would be open and ready to follow Him.
Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Salat Sompura families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this people group.
Pray for the spiritual lives of the Salat Sompura people to become fruitful as they follow Christ.
Pray for the lives and culture of the Salat Sompura people to evidence the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.
Scripture Prayers for the Salat Sompura in India.
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21226/IN
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/sompura-salat-community/
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2018-09-08 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2018-09-09 |
People Name General | Salat Sompura |
People Name in Country | Salat Sompura |
Natural Name | Sompura Salat |
Alternate Names | सलत सोंपुरा |
Population this Country | 2,100 |
Population all Countries | 2,100 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 21226 |
ROP3 Code | 118048 |
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) | ||
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 | 1 |
Gujarat 2,100 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
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 |
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 | Gujarati (1,500 speakers) | |||
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Gujarati (1,500 speakers) |
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kacchi 200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Gujarati |
Primary Language: Gujarati
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1809-1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1820-1985) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1823-2021) |
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 |
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. |