Ishar Singh (26.3.1913 – 7.10.1963), son of Bagga Singh, was born at village Jhorar (near Jagraon, district Ludhiana). His first name was Inder Singh (‘Baba’ Nand Singh named him Ishar Singh). From his early childhood he had a religious bent of mind. In 1931, Nand Singh visited Jhorar and asked Bagga Singh to send Ishar Singh to his camp. Bagga Singh consented to it. In December 1933, Ishar Singh joined a band of Jhorar residents to visit Nand Singh at Bathinda. When others started their journey back to Jhorar, Nand Singh asked Ishar Singh to stay with him. In January 1934, Nand Singh appointed Ishar Singh as his A.D.C. Nand Singh died in 1943. Ishar Singh succeeded him. From 1943 to 1950, Ishar Singh stayed at Jhorar. In 1950, he moved to Kaleran and established his Dera in the village. Hence, he came to be known as Ishar Singh Kaleran Wale. Ishar Singh played major role in Sikh missionary activities. He was a supporter of Punjabi Suba movement. He died in 1963.
After his death his followers began worshipping as Guru. Now his Dera is more of an anti-Sikh Centre than a missionary seat.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)