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 has maintained a strong historical bond with Jainism, tracing its origins back to the Bhavadar or Bhavada Gachchha  tradition, to which the revered Jain sage Kalakacharya was affiliated.