Bhatra

The Bhatra community, refers to a Priest, Bard, scribe in Sanskrit, This community are also known as the Sangat community and are comprised majorly of Sikh. 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 Old Era & Modern Era Period in Punjab Sikh Bhatra Professions were Astrology Readers, Palmistry Readers, Gurdwara Priest

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.

Bhatra Clans

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,