Jhojha (Hindu traditions) in India


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Introduction / History

The men of Hindu Jhojha were once soldiers in the armies of north India. Their name Jhojha comes from a word meaning, "battle."

The Jhojha are essentially small and medium sized farmers. Their villages tend to be of one caste. The Jhojha cultivate wheat, maize, sorghum and sugar cane.

The Jhojha have tried to obtain status as an Outward Backward Scheduled Caste but so far have been unsuccessful. Indian Scheduled Castes receive special preference for government jobs and university admissions.

The primary language of the Jhojha is Hind. They also speak other regional languages.


Where Are they Located?

Most Hindu Jhojha live in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. A smaller group resides in Uttarakhand.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Jhojha are an endogamous community, that is, they prefer marrying close kin. The families arrange marriages with the consent of the young people. Sons inherit their father's property. The newly married couple lives near or with the groom's parents. Monogamy or marriage to one wife is the general rule.

The Jhojha have fairly active caste councils, which deals with community welfare as well as an instrument of social control.

The Jhojha are not vegetarians but as Hindus they do not eat beef. Their main foods are wheat, maize, sorghum and seasonal vegetables and fruit.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Jhojha practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. The worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They believe that by performing certain rituals and good works that they can attain moksha, knowledge and freedom. They will then escape the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Jhojha visit Hindu temples to offer prayers, food, flowers and incense to their gods in a hope to obtain favor.

The Jhojha participate in the yearly Hindu holidays of Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali, the festival of lights and Navratri, the celebration of autumn.


What Are Their Needs?

The Hindu Jhojha need to hear and understand the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. They need to see the love and mercy of Christ lived out in practical ways before them by Christians. They need help in bringing modern conveniences to their villages and in educating their children.


Prayer Points

Pray the Jhojha will turn from their Hindu gods to the true God of the Bible.
Pray that the Lord leads Christian workers to befriend and serve the Jhojha.
Pray that the Lord raises up Bible-believing churches in the Jhojha community.


Scripture Prayers for the Jhojha (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

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Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Jhojha (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Jhojha (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names झोझा (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 194,000
Population all Countries 194,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 4
PeopleID3 17011
ROP3 Code 112339
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 2
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
161,000
Uttarakhand
33,000
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 2
  Uttar Pradesh 161,000
  Uttarakhand 33,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.97 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.03 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (162,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Punjabi, Eastern
4,600
Garhwali
2,000
Punjabi, Western
800
Kanauji
30
Primary Language Hindi (162,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Punjabi, Eastern 4,600
  Garhwali 2,000
  Punjabi, Western 800
  Kanauji 30
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (Hindi) Scripture Earth
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Mobile App Android Bible app: Hindi Word General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Sab Ki Bible Grace Ministries and Dusty Sandals
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Text / Printed Matter Bible: Comic Book Version Super Bible / Comic Bible Society
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Text / Printed Matter Christ for the Nations General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Hindi Bible General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Hindi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source David Kugel 
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