The Bhabra community has had a close historical association with Jainism. It is believed to be connected with the Bhavadar or Bhavada Gachchha  to which the legendary Jain Acharya Kalakacharya belonged to.
The Bhabra community's history is deeply intertwined with that of Jainism. Its origins are believed to be linked to the Bhavadar or Bhavada Gachchha  tradition, to which the influential Jain sage Kalakacharya belonged.