Bhagat Dhanna
Bhagat Dhanna | |
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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. . | |
| Born | 20 April 1415 |
| Died | Early 15th century |
| Other names | Dhanna Bairagi, Dhanna Jat |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for | Founder 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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