Branches of the Dadu sect

After the death of Daduji, the Dadu sect was divided into 6 branches, which are as follows.

  1. Khalsa- It is associated with Naraina, the main seat of Dadu sect. The head of this branch was his son Garibdas ji.

  2. Naga-Nagapanth was established in the Dadu sect by Sant Sunderdas ji. Naga Sadhus carried weapons with them and served as enlisted soldiers in the Jaipur state. When the public became upset with their terror, Sawai Jai Singh made a rule and banned them from possessing weapons.

  3. Dispassionate- These were the merry-go-round Sadhus of the Dadu sect who gave orders to the householders.

  4. Khaki - He used to apply ashes on his body and wore khaki clothes.

  5. Uttarade - who left Rajasthan and went towards Northern India.

  6. Nihang - Those monks who were nomads.

1. The Dargah of Hazrat Hajib Shakkar Badshah, famous by the name of 'Shakar Peer Baba' is situated.

2. Every year a huge fair is organized at this Dargah on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. People from both Hindu and Muslim communities participate in this fair in large numbers. Qawwali, bhajan, and langar are organized in this fair.

1. Bhanddevara temple located in the Bundi district of Rajasthan is called 'Khajuraho of Hadauti'.

2. Bhandadevara Temple resembles the temples of Khajuraho, which are famous for their erotic sculptures. In both temples, sexuality is portrayed in a spiritual manner.

Bhandadevara Temple is an important historical and cultural site. It is an example of the rich heritage of Rajasthan.