The Sanadhya Brahmins are a community of Hindu priests and scholars who live in north and central India. They are the highest caste or varna in Hinduism and teachers and keepers of its sacred learning. The word Brahmin comes from the Sanskrit word for "Supreme Self". The large majority of Sanadhya Brahmins speak Hindi as their first language. They often speak other regional languages as well. Sanadhya Brahmins originated in north India. Many migrated south to central India due to Muslim persecution. Historically, some Sanadhya Brahmins were hermits of the forest or they served as heads of ashrams, religious retreat centers.
Most Sanadhya Brahmins live in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajastan and Maharashtra. Some are also found in other Indian states and the capital city of New Delhi.
As Brahmins, the Sanadhya occupy the highest level in Indian society. They are the chief administrators of Hindu temples. They preside at important Hindu life ceremonies at births, marriages and deaths The Sanadhya are endogamous, that is they marry only within their own group or with other Brahmins. Sons inherit property with the oldest son gaining the parents' home and father's authority and titles.
The Sanadhya are strict vegetarians. Some will eat dairy products and eggs.
Modern Sanadhya maintain their ancient profession of priests and Hindu scholars. They also act as leaders in government, business, and education.
The Sanadhya Brahmin worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. As priests, they teach the doctrines of their faith to other Indian peoples. The three main gods of Hinduism are Brahma, the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva, the destroyer. Significant Hindu holidays include Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali the festival of lights and Navratri, the Nine Nights that celebrate the triumph of good over evil.
The Sanadhya need humility to be willing to listen to the claims of Jesus Christ. They need to see themselves are sinners in need of a Savior. They need to see that the traditions of Hinduism will not satisfy the deepest longings of their hearts.
Pray the Holy Spirit opens the spiritual eyes of the Sanadhya Brahmins to see the true Light of the world, Jesus Christ.
Pray that Indian Christians and other believers would reach out and begin redemptive relationships with the Sanadhya Brahmins.
Pray that God will cause many Sanadhya Brahmins to be born again and become of a growing church movement.
Scripture Prayers for the Brahmin Sanadhya in India.
Profile Source: David Kugel |
Brahmin of India profile for Children and Family Missions Activities |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-04-06 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-11-01 |
People Name General | Brahmin Sanadhya |
People Name in Country | Brahmin Sanadhya |
Natural Name | Sanadhya Brahmin |
Pronunciation | san-HAH BRAH-min |
Alternate Names | Brahman Terai; Brahmin Terai; Chaurasiya; Das Ghor Sanadhya; Sadeteen Ghor Sanadhya; Sanadh; Sanadhiya; Sanadva; Sanadva Brahman; Sanadva Brahmin; Shaiv Brahmins; ब्रामिन, सनाध्या |
Population this Country | 3,262,000 |
Population all Countries | 3,265,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 65 |
People ID | 19975 |
ROP3 Code | 115756 |
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 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 18 |
Uttar Pradesh 1,640,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 506,000 | |
Rajasthan 432,000 | |
Maharashtra 204,000 | |
Karnataka 96,000 | |
Uttarakhand 70,000 | |
Gujarat 63,000 | |
Odisha 55,000 | |
Himachal Pradesh 41,000 | |
Chhattisgarh 31,000 | |
Punjab 28,000 | |
Haryana 22,000 | |
Delhi 20,000 | |
Chandigarh 2,100 | |
Telangana 1,000 | |
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 | Hindi (1,992,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 37 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (1,992,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 37 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Marathi 155,000 | |
Awadhi 81,000 | |
Dhundari 71,000 | |
Kannada 59,000 | |
Kanauji 56,000 | |
Gujarati 47,000 | |
Marwari 43,000 | |
Odia 29,000 | |
Konkani 25,000 | |
Bundeli 24,000 | |
Braj Bhasha 21,000 | |
Kumaoni 18,000 | |
Shekhawati 16,000 | |
Garhwali 16,000 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 15,000 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
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World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Paolo Crosetto - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | David Kugel |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |