Nai (Sikh traditions) in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Other / Small (Sikhism)
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* 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: 19 (10 largest shown)  Show all

Subgroup Name Population
Ahir Khandeshi Unknown
Banbheru Unknown
Bhandari Unknown
Gangatirkar Unknown
Ghati Unknown
Gole Unknown
Junari Unknown
Kanaujia Unknown
Konkani Unknown
Konkani Shinde Unknown

Introduction / History

The word "Nai" means a barber. The traditional occupation of the Nai Sikh was hair cutting. Nai Sikh is a respected caste in Punjab. Today most of the Nai Sikh of this caste are no longer barbers. They are doctors, engineers, farmers, teachers, drivers, businesspersons, and government workers. They are a hard-working, disciplined people. Most of the Nai Sikhs live in the north Indian state of Punjab. Smaller groups also live throughout India and in countries like USA, England, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The primary language of the Nai Sikh is Eastern Punjabi. Many also speak Hindi and English. There are no known believers among the Nai Sikh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Nai Sikh live in rural villages as well as in urban areas. They are on friendly terms with the Jat, Tarkhan, Jheer, and Kumhar communities. All of these participate in each other's important events like marriages, funerals and birthdays. The Sikhs are one of the most educated and prosperous religious communities in India. The Nia Sikh marry within their group. Families arrange marriages with the input of the young people. Sons inherit the property of their father. Newly wedded couples often live near or with the groom's parents. A caste council promotes their interests and deals with outsiders.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Sikhism originated from a 15th century teacher named Guru Nanak Dev. He rejected the Hindu caste system. Nanak taught all people were equal and that all have equal access to God. The Sikh God is formless, without gender and is to be found in everyone. One gets closer to God by living a good life and by practicing charity. Like Hindus, Sikhs believe in reincarnation and the law of karma; you reap what you sow in your previous life. A Sikh is not permitted to use alcohol, tobacco or any illegal drugs. One may recognize a Sikh man by his distinctive turban. All the 10 great Sikh gurus wore turbans. Sikh teaching mandates that a person not cut his or her hair.


What Are Their Needs?

The Nai people need to hear and understand the good news of Jesus Christ. He alone can forgive their sins and grant them eternal life. The Nai Sikh need to understand that following Christ will not destroy their Sikh culture and customs.


Prayer Points

Pray for a spiritual hunger among the Nai Sikh that will lead them to the God of the Bible. Pray for a disciple making movement that will bless among Nai Sikh people this decade. Ask the Lord to send Sikh background believers to the Nai to tell them about Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Nai (Sikh traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Nai (Sikh traditions)
People Name in Country Nai (Sikh traditions)
Pronunciation nah-EE
Alternate Names Aduthon; Amrewal; Arayavati; Awadhia; Bammeru; Banbiro; Banvaru; Bhandari; Dhanwal; Didhia; Ghaijo; Hajam; Hajjam; Hazam; Jadowal; Jallan; Juvwa; Kaikan; Kaila; Kaith; Kalseru Navaliga; Kanaujia; Karagar; Kawa; Kelashi; Kelasi; Kelasi Mhali; Khalasi; Khalipha; Khawas; Khurakar; Kshaurak; Kuleen; Kuleen Brahman; Kuleen Brahmin; Mangala; Matkos; Matwal; Nabhik; Nadig; Naia; Naiya; Naland; Napit; Narasundar; Navaliga; Navid; Naya; Nayeebrahman; Nayinda; Nhavi; Niaria; Osta; Panwar; Paramanik; Raja; Rajaji; Rajwan; Sanmukh; Sen Samaj; Shil; Thakur; Ustadji; Valand; Valand Nadig; Varik; Vavdichaksi; नई (सिख ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 369,000
Population all Countries 369,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 7
PeopleID3 18137
ROP3 Code 113644
Affinity Bloc South Asian Peoples
People Cluster South Asia Sikh - other
People Group Nai (Sikh traditions)
Ethnic Code CNN25
Total Subgroups 19 (only 15 largest shown)
  Ahir Khandeshi 0
  Banbheru 0
  Bhandari 0
  Gangatirkar 0
  Ghati 0
  Gole 0
  Junari 0
  Kanaujia 0
  Konkani 0
  Konkani Shinde 0
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 24
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Punjab
293,000
Haryana
25,000
Rajasthan
10,000
Delhi
9,600
Uttar Pradesh
9,400
Maharashtra
4,200
Uttarakhand
4,100
Madhya Pradesh
2,800
Jammu and Kashmir
2,200
Chandigarh
1,600
Chhattisgarh
1,200
Jharkhand
1,000
Gujarat
1,000
Himachal Pradesh
900
Bihar
700
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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 24  (only 20 largest shown)
  Punjab 293,000
  Haryana 25,000
  Rajasthan 10,000
  Delhi 9,600
  Uttar Pradesh 9,400
  Maharashtra 4,200
  Uttarakhand 4,100
  Madhya Pradesh 2,800
  Jammu and Kashmir 2,200
  Chandigarh 1,600
  Chhattisgarh 1,200
  Jharkhand 1,000
  Gujarat 1,000
  Himachal Pradesh 900
  Bihar 700
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Other / Small (Sikhism)
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
100.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Punjabi, Eastern (274,000 speakers)
Language Code pan   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
Hindi
43,000
Haryanvi
2,100
Dogri
300
Wagdi
200
Kangri
100
Marwari (India)
100
Garhwali
100
Bhojpuri
80
Bilaspuri
30
Maithili
20
Punjabi, Western
20
Primary Language Punjabi, Eastern (274,000 speakers)
Language Code pan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
  Hindi 43,000
  Haryanvi 2,100
  Dogri 300
  Wagdi 200
  Kangri 100
  Marwari (India) 100
  Garhwali 100
  Bhojpuri 80
  Bilaspuri 30
  Maithili 20
  Punjabi, Western 20
People Groups Speaking Punjabi, Eastern

Primary Language:  Punjabi, Eastern

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1818-1954)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1815-2011)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1959-2021)
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Mobile App Android Bible App: Punjabi Bible (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬਾਈਬਲ) Indian Revised Version (IRV) Operation Agape
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Mobile App iOS Bible Radio App: Punjabi Bible Radio iOS Revive India
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Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Punjabi, Eastern Literacy & Evangelism International
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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