![]() ![]() The word Bhangi is derived from Bhanga which means broken. The Bhangis claim descent from Balmiki (also known as Lal Beg or Balashah), a Brahmin who composed the Ramayana and who is worshipped as a Hindu patron saint by the Bhangis. The word "Chuhra" is derived from the word " Shudra", one of the varnas in Indian society. The Chuhras claim descent from Balmiki, composer of the Ramayana. In Pakistani Punjab 90-95% of its Christian population are Dalit Christians of the Chuhra caste other Chuhras practice Islam or continue to follow Hinduism. A minority continue to follow Christianity, as well as Hinduism, which incorporates elements of Sikhism in its practices. ![]() Today, Churas in Indian Punjab are largely followers of Sikhism. ![]() Originally following the Balmiki sect of Hinduism, many Chuhras converted to Sikhism, Islam and Christianity during the colonial era in India. Their traditional occupation is sweeping, a "polluting" occupation that caused them to be considered untouchables in the caste system. Populated regions include the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, as well as Uttar Pradesh in India, among other parts of the Indian subcontinent such as southern India. Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and SikhismĬhuhra, also known as Bhanghi and Balmiki, is a Dalit caste in India and Pakistan. ![]()
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