Rangrez (Hindu traditions) in India


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Main Language
Largest Religion
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Subgroups: 10

Subgroup Name Population
Chhipa 18,000
Lalgar 18,000
Nilgar 18,000
Bahusagara 4,000
Ranghar 1,800
Unupulavadu 1,600
Chimpiga 1,300
Bandistrare 400
Chunrigar 400
Shaikh 400

Introduction / History

The Hindu Rangrez are a group of people who live in north and central India. Their traditional occupation was that of dyeing and printing cloth. The word Rangrez means one who pours on color or dyes in Persian. Many believe they came from Central Asia. The Rangrez are considered a Backward Caste and have become eligible for special places in public employment and university admission.

Many Rangrez are leaving their original career of dyeing and printing fabric. Cheap, chemical dyes have replaced the natural dyes used by the Rangrez, which tend to fade after washing. Rich colors play an important part in Indian rituals like weddings. Many Rangrez have begun to engage in the business of selling fabric and clothing. Other Rangrez have become involved in trade and other small businesses. Most Rangrez do not own land.

The majority of the Hindu Rangrez speaks Marathi as their primary language. Some also speak Kannada, Hindi, Telegu and Odia are their first language.


Where Are they Located?

Most of the Rangrez live in the four Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha and Telangana. Other smaller groups live in other states across the nation of India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Rangrez are endogamous. They tend to marry within their caste. Some marry their own cousins while others will not marry anyone in their clan. Families arrange the marriages within the consent of the young people. Brahmin priests officiate at significant rituals like birth, weddings and funerals. Sons inherit their father's property. The Hindu Rangrez bury their cremated remains.

Most Rangrez live in multi-caste, multi-religion villages. They will live by themselves in a part of the village. Many young people are moving to the cities for better economic and educational opportunities.

Caste councils promote the interests of the Rangrez and decide legal disputes within the community.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Rangrez 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. The Rangrez visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers and incense to their gods.

The main yearly holidays of the Hindu Rangrez people are Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali, the festival of lights and Navratri, the celebration of autumn.


What Are Their Needs?

The Hindu Rangrez need to hear the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ in a way they can understand. They need to see the love and mercy of Christi lived out in practical ways before them. They would benefit from job training since their traditional career of dyeing cloth using natural dyes is disappearing.


Prayer Points

Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring whole Rangrez families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings.
Pray the members of the caste councils would become Christians and lead their families to Christ.
Pray that Indian Christians would reach out and share the gospel with the Hindu Rangrez.


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


References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_Rangrez
http://lucknowobserver.com/rangrez/


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Rangrez (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Rangrez (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation rahn-gah-RHEZ
Alternate Names Bahusagara; Bahusar; Bhavasar; Bhavasarigi; Bhavsar; Kshatriya Bhavsar; Lalgar; Langari; Lilgar; Malla; Marwadi; Mulla; Mullakka; Namdev; Namdev Maratha; Nilari; Nilgar; Ragarijuz; Ramjani; Rangani; Rangari; Rangariju; Rangirigi; Rangsaz; Rangum; Ronguni; Sabbagh; Simpi; Wannakar; Wannekar; रंग्रेज़ (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 402,000
Population all Countries 402,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 2  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 8
PeopleID3 17973
ROP3 Code 113462
Affinity Bloc South Asian Peoples
People Cluster South Asia Hindu - other
People Group Rangrez (Hindu traditions)
Ethnic Code CNN25
Total Subgroups 10
  Chhipa 18,000
  Lalgar 18,000
  Nilgar 18,000
  Bahusagara 4,000
  Ranghar 1,800
  Unupulavadu 1,600
  Chimpiga 1,300
  Bandistrare 400
  Chunrigar 400
  Shaikh 400
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 16
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Maharashtra
208,000
Odisha
49,000
Telangana
47,000
Karnataka
47,000
Bihar
29,000
Delhi
10,000
Andhra Pradesh
5,000
West Bengal
3,900
Uttar Pradesh
2,200
Goa
300
Tamil Nadu
300
Haryana
200
Jharkhand
90
Assam
60
Gujarat
20
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 16
  Maharashtra 208,000
  Odisha 49,000
  Telangana 47,000
  Karnataka 47,000
  Bihar 29,000
  Delhi 10,000
  Andhra Pradesh 5,000
  West Bengal 3,900
  Uttar Pradesh 2,200
  Goa 300
  Tamil Nadu 300
  Haryana 200
  Jharkhand 90
  Assam 60
  Gujarat 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.41 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.48 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.11 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Marathi (162,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 17
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Telugu
40,000
Hindi
39,000
Odia
39,000
Kannada
39,000
Bhojpuri
13,000
Khandesi
8,200
Ahirani
6,300
Magahi
3,200
Bengali
3,100
Chhattisgarhi
1,300
Konkani
1,000
Maithili
200
Tamil
200
Marwari (India)
100
Konkani, Goan
100
Primary Language Marathi (162,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 17
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Telugu 40,000
  Hindi 39,000
  Odia 39,000
  Kannada 39,000
  Bhojpuri 13,000
  Khandesi 8,200
  Ahirani 6,300
  Magahi 3,200
  Bengali 3,100
  Chhattisgarhi 1,300
  Konkani 1,000
  Maithili 200
  Tamil 200
  Marwari (India) 100
  Konkani, Goan 100
People Groups Speaking Marathi

Primary Language:  Marathi

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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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