who are the bagherwal in jain community?

Bagherwal (also spelled Baghelwal) is a Jain community traditionally known as a Vaishya/merchant group. They are found mainly in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with members in other parts of India as well. Within Jainism, Bagherwals are not limited to a single sect; there are members who follow both Shvetambar and Digambar traditions, though in many areas the Shvetambar practices are more common.

Key points:

• Occupation: historically traders and businesspeople; many Bagherwals continue to be engaged in commerce.
• Geography: concentrated in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a widespread Jain diaspora.
• Sect: present in both major Jain sects (Shvetambar and Digambar), though local customs may vary.
• Community life: like many Jain communities, they maintain family lineages (gotras) and community organizations, observe major Jain festivals (Paryushan, Mahavir Jayanti), and follow Jain vows and rituals.

If you’d like, I can share more detailed notes on their regional customs, notable temples, or sub-groups within Bagherwals.