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Sikh Bhatra - (Backward Caste)
The Bhatras are a Northern Indian ethnic tribe that inhabits the Punjab, also related to Shiva God
In Old Era & Modern Era Period in Punjab Sikh Bhatra Professions were Astrology Readers, Palmistry Readers, Gurdwara Priest
[[File:Gurdwara Priest.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Gurdwara Priest (Bhatra)]]
== Etymology and Historical of Sikh Bhatras ==
* Astrology & Palmistry
In olden times Sikh Bhatra working as Astrology and Palmistry for to no everything from beginning and future. The Readers very important for hand readers, reading every citizens past and present, star sign readers, Also getting paid privately investigation in india.
* Gurdwara Priest
In olden times Sikh Bhatra were priest in gurdwaras for sacred rituals of a sikh religion and other purposes. The gurdwara is very important for worshipping all ten gurus, listen to live kirtan and eating free langer, Also priest getting paid though gurdwara business.
== History of Sikh Bhatras ==
Sikh Bhatras are more commonly referred to as Brahmins because of their reverence for the famous Misl leader, Dasundha Singh Nishanwalia (1743-1771), who was a Bhatra.
== Notable Bhatras ==
* Mandeep Jangra
== Bhatra Surname / Gotra ==
Amlawat,
Baidwan,
Balhara,
Balyan,
Basati,
Bhandari,
Bharker,
Bhikha,
Chilka,
Dehal,
Dhanesar,
Digpal,
Digwa,
Gola,
Jangra,
Karwasra,
Kasbia,
Katewa,
Katyal,
Lakhat,
Lohia,
Phalaswal,
Pilania,
Potiwal,
Rangila,
Roudh,
Sengo,
Suwali,
Wahiwala,
Vaire,
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Sikh Bhatra - (Backward Caste)
The '''Bhat''', '''Bhatt''', '''Bhatta''', '''Bhatra''', '''Bhatrai''' community, refers to a [[priest]], Bard, scribe in [[Sanskrit]], a title given to learned Hindu Brahmins, Sikhs and Muslims with Saraswat Brahmin heritage. This community are also known as the '''Sangat''' community and are comprised majorly of [[Sikh]], there is also a size able Muslim community ([[Bhat clan]]). Today in the United Kingdom there are significant numbers of Sikhs with Bhat ancestry, as there are in [[India]]. The majority Bhat Sikhs originate from Punjab and were among the first followers of [[Guru Nanak]]. In the Punjab most Bhat Sikhs are now in [[Patiala]], [[Amritsar District|Amritsar]], [[Nawashahar]], [[Hoshiarpur District|Hoshiarpur]], [[Gurdaspur District|Gurdaspur]] or [[Bathinda District|Bhathinda]] districts, or in [[Jalandhar]] or [[Chandigarh]]; elsewhere in [[India]] they tend to live in cities, particularly [[Delhi]].
Bhat Brahmin priests and teachers (acharya) were engaged in attaining the highest 'spiritual' knowledge (brahmavidya) of Brahman and adhered to different branches (shakhas) of the Vedas. The Brahmin priest was responsible for religious rituals in temples and homes of Hindus and is a person authorised (after rigorous training in vedas and 'sacred' rituals) as a liaison between humans and God. In general, as family vocations and businesses are inherited, priesthood is also inherited among Brahmin priestly families. Brahmins are located at the top of the caste pyramid and were followed by the Khastriya (Kings, Warriors), Vaishyas (Merchants, Landlords), Shudras (Servants) and finally the untouchables (street cleaners, leather workers ect).
The arrival of Islamic invaders in the north of India saw a large scale upheaval for the Hindu Bhat Brahmin's, as many Hindu temples were destroyed leading to the unsettled lives for the fleeing Hindu Bhats. The birth of Sikhism in the north of India caused many Hindu Bhats to embrace the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, becoming Sikh Bhats or Bhatras, ect. The Bhat Sikhs were devoted followers of the Sikh Gurus, where they used there hereditary skills as priests and scribes to recite poetry, write down events, take part in religious discussions and as missionaries. As religious intolerance continued the Bhat Sikh took part in many of the Gurus campaigns against percussion and intolerance. The Bhats contributed 123 compositions in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (pp.1389–1409), known as the "Bhata de Savaiyye".<ref>[http://www.bhatra.co.uk]</ref> They also wrote the [[Bhat Vahis]], which were scrolls or records on the Gurus and Sikhism maintained by the Bhat Sikhs.
In current times the Bhat Sikhs went on to travel and establish Sikh temples, around the globe mainly in the UK, Canada and the USA. Todays Bhat Sikhs have varied professions.
== Bhatra Surname / Gotra ==
Amlawat,
Baidwan,
Balhara,
Balyan,
Basati,
Bhandari,
Bharker,
Bhikha,
Chilka,
Dehal,
Dhanesar,
Digpal,
Digwa,
Gola,
Jangra,
Karwasra,
Kasbia,
Katewa,
Katyal,
Lakhat,
Lohia,
Phalaswal,
Pilania,
Potiwal,
Rangila,
Roudh,
Sengo,
Suwali,
Wahiwala,
Vaire,
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