Kanaujia Brahmin in India


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Introduction / History

The Kanyakubja Brahmins receive their name from Kanauj, an ancient city of northern India. The Brahmins are the highest of the four main castes of Hinduism. The Brahmins are the priests, teachers and keepers of the sacred traditions of Hinduism. The Kanyakubja descend from royalty and large landowners of the colonial period. Today the Kanyakubja Brahmins work at the highest level of society in medicine, government, law and business.


Where Are they Located?

The Kanyakubja Brahmins primarily live in the states of north central India. They also live in smaller numbers western and eastern India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kanyakubja Brahmins often live two lives. On one hand they engage in modern Indian society and on the other practice and teach the ancient beliefs of Hinduism as revealed in the Vedas. The Vedas are the earliest Hindu writings and were written in Sanskrit dating back to 1500 BC. Most Kanyakubja are strict vegetarians. They practice monogamy or marriage to one spouse. They speak Hindi and other regional languages. They desire that their children pursue higher education and attain careers as priests, teachers or other respected professionals. Women can inherit property and have higher status than most Indian women.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kanyakubja not only practice Hinduism but also teach it to other Indians. They take the lead in Hindu festivals and control the temples of their religion.

Being a Hindu and Brahmin is an essential part of their identity. Hinduism is Dharma or a way of life to them.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Lord would humble the Kanyakubja Brahmins and they would see themselves as sinners in need of the Savior.
Pray other Indian Christians would reach out and build friendships with the Kanyakubja Brahmins.
Pray the Kanjakubja would hear a clear presentation of the gospel, believe it and become teachers of the Bible not the Vedas of Hinduism.


Scripture Prayers for the Brahmin Kanaujia in India.


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Brahmin Kanaujia
People Name in Country Brahmin Kanaujia
Natural Name Kanaujia Brahmin
Pronunciation kuh-NO-gee-ah BRAH-min
Alternate Names Antarvedi; Babaji; Bahun; Bajey; Brahman Terai; Brahmin Terai; Dasakula; Kanaujia; Kankubia; Kanyakubja; Maharaj; Panditji; Satakula; ब्रह्मन, कनौजिअ
Population this Country 4,869,000
Population all Countries 4,883,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 97
PeopleID3 19951
ROP3 Code 115727
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 21
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Uttar Pradesh
2,756,000
Bihar
578,000
West Bengal
422,000
Madhya Pradesh
258,000
Maharashtra
214,000
Rajasthan
88,000
Jharkhand
80,000
Karnataka
74,000
Uttarakhand
67,000
Gujarat
62,000
Himachal Pradesh
59,000
Assam
57,000
Odisha
54,000
Chhattisgarh
44,000
Delhi
29,000
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 21  (only 20 largest shown)
  Uttar Pradesh 2,756,000
  Bihar 578,000
  West Bengal 422,000
  Madhya Pradesh 258,000
  Maharashtra 214,000
  Rajasthan 88,000
  Jharkhand 80,000
  Karnataka 74,000
  Uttarakhand 67,000
  Gujarat 62,000
  Himachal Pradesh 59,000
  Assam 57,000
  Odisha 54,000
  Chhattisgarh 44,000
  Delhi 29,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (3,006,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 40
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Kanauji
305,000
Bhojpuri
268,000
Bengali
235,000
Marathi
121,000
Gujarati
58,000
Maithili
51,000
Bundeli
34,000
Odia
32,000
Awadhi
32,000
Assamese
18,000
Wagdi
16,000
Chhattisgarhi
16,000
Dhundari
14,000
Konkani, Goan
13,000
Garhwali
11,000
Primary Language Hindi (3,006,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 40
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Kanauji 305,000
  Bhojpuri 268,000
  Bengali 235,000
  Marathi 121,000
  Gujarati 58,000
  Maithili 51,000
  Bundeli 34,000
  Odia 32,000
  Awadhi 32,000
  Assamese 18,000
  Wagdi 16,000
  Chhattisgarhi 16,000
  Dhundari 14,000
  Konkani, Goan 13,000
  Garhwali 11,000
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source David Kugel 
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