Most Saryara people of India are Hindus by faith. A small group of the Saryara converted to Islam during the Mughal Period. The Saryara claim Rajput status. Yet at the same time, the Saryara have been granted a Scheduled Caste designation. This allows them guaranteed public jobs and special university admission.
The primary language of the Hindu Saryara is Dogri. Many also speak Hindi, which allows them to communicate with millions of Indians. A New Testament became available in Dogri in 2017.
This Hindu people group lives in Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab, all states in northern India.
The Saryara were traditionally a community of agricultural laborers, and many are still involved in their traditional occupation. Many more are now employed in the construction industry.
The Hindu Saryara marry within their group but not within their particular clan. Families arrange marriages. Monogamy, marriage to one spouse, is the norm. Sons inherit property upon the death of their father. Most Saryara live in multi-caste villages in their own sections. Illiteracy is a problem for the Saryara especially for their women.
The main foods of the Saryara are wheat, lentils, vegetables, maize and dairy products. As Hindus, they will not eat beef.
The Saryara people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. 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 as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.
The Saryara need good schools for their children. They need access to modern medicine. They would benefit by learning new job skills. Most of all, they need to hear and respond to the message of Jesus Christ. He alone can forgive their sins and get them right with the one, true God.
Pray for the Lord to raise up a strong disciple making movement to saturate the hearts and minds of the Saryara people.
Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of Saryara families and communities within this people group through the abundant life Jesus offers to all who call on His name.
Pray for God's blessing on the leaders in this people group, along with their families, and for their communities to welcome and enjoy God's blessing.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of His Word among the Saryara people leading them to love Him with their whole being.
Scripture Prayers for the Saryara (Hindu traditions) in India.
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Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Saryara (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Saryara (Hindu traditions) |
Alternate Names | सरयारा (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 19,000 |
Population all Countries | 19,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 18037 |
ROP3 Code | 113532 |
ROP25 Code | 307286 |
ROP25 Name | Saryara |
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 | 7 | |||||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 7 |
Jammu and Kashmir 19,000 | |
Delhi 300 | |
Himachal Pradesh 200 | |
Punjab 40 | |
Uttarakhand 30 | |
Haryana 30 | |
Rajasthan 10 | |
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 |
99.91 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.09 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Dogri (12,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | dgo Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 5 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Dogri (12,000 speakers) |
Language Code | dgo Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 5 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 3,500 | |
Kashmiri 600 | |
Urdu 300 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 10 | |
People Groups | Speaking Dogri |
Primary Language: Dogri
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1883-1971) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1826-2021) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
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. |