Bhagat Dhanna

Bhagat Dhanna
Gilded panel made by the craftsmen of Kucha Fakirkhana depicting bhagat Dhanna the Jat and his life-story (sakhi) from Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai, Amritsar, ca.1904. .
Born20 April 1415
Chauru, Tehsil Phagi, Jaipur, Rajasthan
DiedEarly 15th century
Dhuan Kalan, Tonk District, Rajasthan
Other namesDhanna Bairagi, Dhanna Jat
OccupationFarmer
Known forFounder of Dhannavanshi Swami / Bairagi Sect, contributor of 3 verse in Guru Granth Sahib.

Bhagat Dhanna, also known Dhanna Jat, Dhanna Jatt, Dhanna Bairagi or Sant Dhanna (born 1415), was a mystic poet and a Vaishnav devotee. His followers, who were primarily from caste-based communities, came to be known as Dhanvanshi Swamis. They are spread across various districts in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. His three hymns are present in Guru Granth Sahib.

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