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Kumhar (Sikh traditions) in India

Kumhar (Sikh traditions)

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354,000 Punjabi, Eastern Other / Small 0.00 % 0.00 %   

Kumhar (Sikh traditions) in India

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Introduction / History
In the Punjab of India among the Kumhar Hindus there are Sikhs as well. They speak Punjabi and read and write in Gurmukhi and Devanagari. Some are vegetarians and some are not vegetarians.

The Kumhar practice adult marriages. Divorce is not allowed. Sons inherit the property when the father dies with the oldest son becoming in charge of the home. They have birth and marriage rituals and the dead are cremated.

The Kumhar make earthen pots as their main work. They sell them to their neighbors. Some are in other work such as cultivation. The word Kumhar means maker of pots. They are called by the name Kumar too.

Prayer Points
Pray that Indian Christians will lead the Kumhar to Jesus Christ.
Pray that gospel materials will lead them to salvation.

References
Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999

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Country: India
Continent: Asia
Region: Asia, South
Persecution Rank:11 (Only top 50 ranked, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
10/40 Window: Yes
Population in Country:354,000
Largest States:
Punjab (287,000)Haryana (19,000)
Rajasthan (10,000)Delhi (9,800)
Uttar Pradesh (8,400)Uttarakhand (3,600)
Maharashtra (3,400)Jammu and Kashmir (1,700)
Chandigarh (1,000)Himachal Pradesh (800)
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Kumhar (Sikh traditions)
People Name General: Kumhar (Sikh traditions)
Alternate People Names:
AhitantAiton
GhatakarpurGhumiar
GhurmarHanda Kummar
Kalam ChettiarKir
KulalaKulalar
KumarKumbaran
KumbararKumbhakar
KumbharKummara
ROP3 Code: 113632
Joshua Project People ID: 18126
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 354,000
Population all Countries: 354,000
Least-Reached: Yes
   
 
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Sikh - other
People Name General: Kumhar (Sikh traditions)
Ethnic Code: CNN25
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Language
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Primary Language: Punjabi, Eastern (255,000 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): pan    Ethnologue Listing
Secondary Languages:
Hindi (36,000)Bagri (5,300)
Haryanvi (1,100)Marwari (400)
Kumaoni (200)Kangri (100)
Shekhawati (90)Garhwali (80)
Total Languages: 9
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Other / Small
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.00 % 
Christianity0.00 %(Evangelical: 0.00 %)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism0.00 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small100.00 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent0.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6]   Few evangelicals and few who claim to be Christians. Little, if any, history of Christianity.
Least-Reached: Yes
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1818-1954
New Testament:
1815-2011Audio
Complete Bible: 1959-2021
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsDAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible
Audio RecordingsOnline Audio Scripture
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsRecorded oral Bible
Audio RecordingsStory of Jesus audio
Film / VideoFollowing Jesus video
Film / VideoGod's Story video
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Punjabi, Eastern
Film / VideoMagdalena video
Film / VideoStory of Jesus for Children
GeneralBible for Children
GeneralBiblical answers to your questions
GeneralFour Spiritual Laws
GeneralGospel resources links
GeneralZume Resources
GeneralZume Training
Mobile AppDownload Bible from Google Play Store
Text / Printed MatterBible: Punjabi, Eastern
Text / Printed MatterChildren and youth resources
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Text / Printed MatterLiteracy primer for Punjabi, Eastern
Text / Printed MatterTools for faith conversations
Text / Printed MatterTopical Scripture booklets and Bible stu ...
 
 
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