Jat Sidhu (Sikh traditions) in India

Who are the best farmers in India? Some might say they are the Jats who originally came from Iran and migrated to Punjab, India. They became excellent farmers. Their success in time allowed them to become prosperous landowners and to this day they are some of the wealthiest people in India. Their amazing skills in weaponry and fighting gave them the ability to defend their land against others who tried to conquer them. Around 1669, they successfully fought against the Mughal Empire and upheld their regional rule in Punjab. They were highly respected by the British for their martial skills who recruited them into all branches of the Indian army. In the years that followed many of the Jat soldiers received high honors for their valor. Currently, many Sidhu Jats have advanced through education to successful professional positions. There are still a fair number of Sidhu who struggle to maintain their farms to provide for their families.

Ministry Obstacles

Most Sidhu Jats are a proud people who do not see a reason to change their religious life.

Outreach Ideas

Believers in Christ are needed to reach out to the Sidhu Jats in friendship and provide them with God's word.

Scripture Focus

"As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. And the priests could not enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD filled the LORD’s house."  2 Chronicles 7:1-2

Scripture Prayer

Pray for today’s people group to be in absolute awe of the Lord when they hear of His glorious presence.

Prayer Focus

Pray Sidhu Jats would be open to a personal relationship with God and enter into His kingdom.