Bachusardar.com
We are the proud descendants of Shri (Late Mr) Bachu Sardar and Shimati (Late Mrs) Sirtaji (Sardarin) who were born in 1869 and 1894 respectively in India. This website was created in 2006 to pay tribute to these two individuals and to commemorate the first ever Bachu Family Reunion which was held in Sydney, Australia from 21 – 23 March 2008.
Our Story
Bachusardar.com is created for the descendants of Shri (Mr) Bachusardar and Shrimati (Mrs) Sirtaji who came from India to Fiji in 1884 and 1897 respectively.
Shri Bachusardar and Shrimati Sirtaji or Sardarin as she was affectionately known, had 5 sons and 5 daughters. It is sad to know that none of the 10 siblings is with us today. However, it is consoling to know that the Bachu siblings are reunited with their parents in a better place.
The family reunion and the thought of a website was originated by Mr Raj Bachu and Kamal Singh Dhaliwal, grandsons of BachuSardar and Sirtaji (Sardarin).
Their vision is the inspiration behind this website.
We thank Raj and Kamal for their vision and foresight to bring this family together. You have inspired so many of us to learn about the history and legacy of the Bachu Family. Thank you both for your wisdom and words of encouragement.
The important thing is that we can all embark upon this journey. It is made possible because of every other descendant who shared written or oral history, photos, documentation and other family mementos.
The Bachu Family
Standing from left to right: Late Mrs Daya Dhaliwal, Late Mr Parshuram Bachu, Late Mr Balram Bachu, Late Mr Nandlal Bachu, Late Mr Tulsiram Bachu, Late Mrs Latchmi Chandra.
Sitting left to right: Late Mrs Dropati, Late Mrs Ram Kuar, Late Shrimati Sirtaji (Sardarin), Late Mrs Suruj Kuar, Late Mrs Ram Piyari.
Memoirs: Family Memories
Our family members have shared their experiences and opinions as listed below:
Some of our senior Bachu descendants have shared their experiences that they had with their Grandparents. Their article describes the lifestyle our grandparents led amongst the many struggles and achievements.
Lata remembers the Bachu Clan
Some of us would have wondered at times about the Bachu clan as to where they were and how were we part of that clan. A small link to the big chain. A lot of us would have thought about Sardarin and the Bachu siblings. Whenever a few cousins, mamis, mamas, mausis, or...
Reminiscing about the roots of my maternal parentage
PRIYE BACHU VRIKSH KEY SHAAKHAAWON – SAPREM HARI SMARAN My small endeavour in reminiscing about the roots of my maternal parentage. The Bachu Sardar Family. Foremost reference is of nana Mr Bachu Sardar whom I have not seen as he had passed away eight years before I...
Memories from the youngest of the youngest Bachu – Raneeta
Hello all. I am Raneeta (Nitu), the youngest daughter of Parshu Ram and Sakhina Bachu. Allow me to share a few of my precious memories. Firstly, thanks to my older cousins for the history lesson on our grandparents. I feel so privileged in the knowledge that I now...
Sarita remembers her Nani
Being the youngest of Ram Piyari’s clan unfortunately I cannot remember much of my Nani. I do recall some incident which as youngsters we used to find it funny. Let’s see what I remember: I used to be scared of her. When I walked home from school, if I saw her sitting...
Aruna remembers her Nani
Nani had a great presence in my life as I was growing up. Every Friday, I remember going to visit her for the weekend sometimes with my brother and other times just by myself. She would read Mahabharat stories at night before I went to sleep. I slept with her in her...
Remembered by Lata
Nana Bachu Sardar, was the son of Ram Khelawan Singh. In 1879, nana was born in the district of Shahabad, in the village Dilliali, in India and belonged to the Garadia caste.In 1884 nana left India on ship # 178 called Howrah. He arrived in Fiji under the Indentured...
Aunindra (Raj) Bachu remembers his Aaja and Aaji
I didn’t see Aaja. I wish I had the opportunity. From what I have heard about him, little from Aaji and much more from babuji, he was very disciplined but humble and family man. He was dedicated to his children, Ramayan, and pigeon hunting. He also enjoyed horse...
Cecil Remembers Mr Shiu Narayan Bodhi
So far no one has made any mention of Mr. Shiu Narayan Bodhi , so I thought that I may write something very briefly about him and his family. Mr. Shiu Narayan Bodhi also known as “Badka Bhaiya” Mr Shiu Narayan Bodhi was the elder brother of Mr Ram Narayan Bodhi, know...
A Journey to Bachu Reminiscence
Pigeon shooting in the Bachu (nana) and Kunj Behari (Aaja) families have always been a memorable place for enthusiastic and adventurous tales for earsof younger generations at many family gatherings. In fact, it was on one of my nana’s pigeon hunting trips with his...
History as remembered by Late Cecil Lochan
Namaste, Ramram & Greetings INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND To all those who know me I need no introduction. For the benefit of the younger descendants of Nana Bachu Sardar and Nani Mrs. Sirtaji Bachu Sardar also known as Sardarin, I would like to inform how I fit...
Memories of Late Mr Parshu Ram Bachu
I, Parshu Ram Bachu, am the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bachu Sardar. We were ten brothers and sisters. I am the last one of them. I never knew my father. He died in July 1930 and I was born in October 1930 in Samabula. Bal Ram Bachu, our eldest brother, was our...
Some Precious Memories
Precious
Memories
Another precious memory of Shrimati Sirtaji, her children and other relatives.
Please contact Vanita if you can provide all the names of the people in this photo.
Bachu Siblings
With their mother
Sitting L-R: Nandlal, Balram, Parshuram.
Middle L-R: Sirtaji
Back row L-R: Ram Piyari, Draupadi,
Bachu Siblings
With their mother
Left: Bachu Daughters
Right: Bachu Sons
Memories
Bachu Siblings with Spouses
Standing L-R: Ram Karan, Krishna Chandra, Mohan Singh Dhaliwal, Daya Dhaliwal, Mr and Mrs Muni Chand
Memories
Bachu Family
Sitting L-R: Ram Piyari, Latchmi Chandra, Puranvasi, Suruj Kuar.
The First Bachu Family Reunion
The Reunion 2008 was a huge success; we talk about it even now. Such an event is not easy to organise, yet it was extremely well done and was appreciated by everyone.
Someone once said to me that “You can pick up from where one leaves regardless of the passage of time or the physical distance in between… its called a meeting of the minds and where the hearts align – nothing comes in between” and this was evident when we met our family members after so many years and for some, we met for the first time.
Family connections and bonds stay with us for the rest of our lives. The purpose of the Bachu Family reunion was to renew and form new relationships, to introduce the young to the young at heart so that they inherit and continue with the traditions that has been instituted with this reunion and continue with the reconnection process.
Photos from a long time ago
