Subgroups: 7
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Veliveyabadina | 29,000 | |
Agnikula Kshatriya | 25,000 | |
Suryavanshi Kshatriya | 25,000 | |
Arya Kshatriya | 24,000 | |
Chandravamsa | 24,000 | |
Kandy Kshatriya | 24,000 | |
Velinadu | 500 |
The Kshatriya Raju or Rajput are a landowning caste who live primarily in North India. They claim to be descendants of princes and army officers who served the various empires and dynasties of North India. For their military service, the Raju received land for their military service. As educated Indians, the Raju speak multiple languages including Hindi-Urdu, English and local dialects. Complete Bibles and many other resources are available in Hindi.
The Raju work as business owners and government administrators in law enforcement and as members of the Indian Armed Forces. They also own tracts of land that are frequently cultivated by lower castes. Rajput parents encourage their sons and daughters to graduate from universities and to enter into professions. Families arrange marriages with the consent of the adult young people. They often marry their cousins. Marriage to one spouse is the norm. Sons inherit their father's property. The eldest son takes charge of the family. Brahmin priests officiate at important family ceremonies such as births, weddings and funerals. The Raju cremate their dead and scatter the ashes in holy rivers. The Raju are not vegetarian, but will not eat beef or pork.
The Raju practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They are proud of their Hindu heritage which goes back thousands of years. The Raju worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works, they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Raju visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or family relationship with their gods as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. The main yearly holidays of the Raju people are Holi (the festival of colors and the start of spring), Diwali (the festival of lights), Navratri (which celebrates autumn) and Rama Navami (Rama's birthday). The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories. Dalits and tribal peoples are outside of the caste system. The Raju fall in the second highest caste of Hinduism, the Kshatriya.
The Raju need to hear and understand the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. He alone can forgive their sin and grant them eternal life.
Pray that the Lord humbles the Raju and they see their need for a Savior. Pray that the Lord will start a movement of Raju families experiencing God's blessings. Pray for workers to sow God's Word into Raju families, healing and strengthening households with God's blessings.
Scripture Prayers for the Razu in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2012-08-30 |
People Name General | Razu |
People Name in Country | Razu |
Population this Country | 558,000 |
Population all Countries | 558,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 11 |
Alternate Names | Chitrakar; Rachawar; Rajawar; Rajoo; Raju; Surava; रज़ू |
People ID | 17957 |
ROP3 Code | 113446 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - other |
People Group | Razu |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - other |
People Group | Razu |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 7 |
Veliveyabadina 29,000 | |
Agnikula Kshatriya 25,000 | |
Suryavanshi Kshatriy 25,000 | |
Arya Kshatriya 24,000 | |
Chandravamsa 24,000 | |
Kandy Kshatriya 24,000 | |
Velinadu 500 |
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 | 7 | |||||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 7 |
Andhra Pradesh 466,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 64,000 | |
Karnataka 18,000 | |
Telangana 2,600 | |
Puducherry 1,500 | |
Odisha 1,200 | |
Delhi 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Telugu (462,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Telugu (462,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Tamil 11,000 | |
Kannada 500 | |
Odia 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Telugu |
Primary Language: Telugu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1818-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1854-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |