As the term ‘Bhatra’ is the more widely used term, the name of this website has been accordingly chosen as www.Bhatra.co.uk, so as to searching and finding this site easier on the internet.

The word is however a corruption of the actual term 'Bhat Sikh.’ We have therefore conformed and duly used the term ‘Bhat’ or ‘Bhat Sikhs’ throughout this website, which is justified as the correct terminology.
 
 

 DEFINITION OF BHAT
 
 
Bhat: A Bard; Poet
Bhatra: A corruption of the word Bhat-Rai. The title of ‘Rai’ was given to the disciple of Guru Nanak, Bhai Changa ji, his followers became known as ‘Bhatras’
 
 
WHAT IS A BHAT
 
Bhat Sikhs are not a caste but a Sikh sub-group, whose members are from all areas of the Sikh spectrum. One therefore finds Rajput, Jat, and Khatri surnames in the Bhat community.
 
Sikhism itself recognizes no caste, and we are in no way promoting sub-groups or the caste system, or showing any superiority towards the Bhat Sikh Community or any other community, but simply to widen the knowledge and understanding, and whilst also rectifying the many misconceptions and legends of the Bhat Sikh Community

www.Bhatra.co.uk have given explanations and information of the Bhats, to the best of their abilities, and hopes that in some small way it helps and explains the wider issues surrounding the history and place in Sikhi of the Bhat Sikh community.

Similarly we are open to hear your views, questions, as well as suggestions. You can get in touch with us by using the 'Contact' page and leaving a private message, and also, you can now leave us a comment of your thoughts on the site in our new 'Guestbook' page.