Chhimba (Sikh traditions) in India
Photo Source:
Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Chhimba (Sikh traditions) |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 139,000 |
| World Population: | 139,000 |
| Primary Language: | Punjabi, Eastern |
| Primary Religion: | Other / Small |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Sikh - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The majority of the Chhimba Sikhs live India’s Punjab state where there is a Sikh majority.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Chhimbas use dyes and create beautiful artwork on textiles. Today with modern techniques they continue working in the fabric business.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Their people typically try to befriend people of other religious backgrounds, but rigidly uphold their own Sikh beliefs.
What Are Their Needs?
They are a prosperous community, but they lack the spiritual riches found only in Jesus Christ.
Prayer Points
Pray that God will send believers who will be wise in presenting his word to the Chhimba Sikhs.
Pray that the Chhimba Sikhs will find in Jesus’ mercy, contentment, continence and the truth which they seek.
Pray for a soon coming movement to Christ among them.
Text Source:
Joshua Project
Full Joshua Project profile at: www.joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18061/IN