Subgroups: 10
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | 422,000 |
Population all Countries | 422,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 8 |
People ID | 17973 |
ROP3 Code | 113462 |
ROP25 Code | 306943 |
ROP25 Name | Rangrez |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - other |
People Group | Rangrez (Hindu traditions) |
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 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 15 |
Maharashtra 219,000 | |
Odisha 51,000 | |
Telangana 50,000 | |
Karnataka 49,000 | |
Bihar 31,000 | |
Delhi 11,000 | |
Andhra Pradesh 4,200 | |
West Bengal 4,100 | |
Uttar Pradesh 2,300 | |
Goa 400 | |
Tamil Nadu 300 | |
Haryana 200 | |
Jharkhand 100 | |
Daman and Diu 20 | |
Gujarat 20 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.41 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.48 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.11 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Marathi (161,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Marathi (161,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 17 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Telugu 40,000 | |
Odia 39,000 | |
Hindi 39,000 | |
Kannada 39,000 | |
Bhojpuri 14,000 | |
Khandesi 8,200 | |
Ahirani 6,300 | |
Magahi 3,200 | |
Bengali 3,100 | |
Chhattisgarhi 1,300 | |
Konkani 1,000 | |
Maithili 200 | |
Tamil 200 | |
Marwari 100 | |
Konkani, Goan 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marathi |
Primary Language: Marathi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1807-1957) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1982) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1821-2022) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 International Mission Board-SBC - Bill V All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | David Kugel |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |