Situated about 12 Kms to the north of Pokhran,
the village of Ramdevra known after Baba Ramdev, a Tanwar Rajput
and a saint who took Samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body)
in 1458 A.D.
He
had miraculous powers and his fame reached far and wide. Legend
goes that five Pirs(saints) from Mecca came here to test his power
and after being convinced, paid their homage to him. Since then
he is venerated by Muslims also as Ram Shah Pir. The Hindus regard
him as an incarnation of Lord Krishna.
Near the village, there is a tank known as Ramsar tank which is
believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdev himself. A large
step well, the Parcha Baori is also situated nearby.
Baba Ram Dev believed in the equality of all human beings, both
high and low, rich and poor. He helped the down-trodden by granting
them their wishes. Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed
a temple around the Samadhi in 1931 A.D. Rice, coconuts, churma
and wooden horses (toys) are offered to Ramdevji by the devotees.
A large fair is held here from Bhadon Sudi 2 to Bhadon Sudi 11
(Aug - Sept) which is attended by lakh of devotees who come in
large groups from far and wide. Irrespective of their caste, creed
or religious affiliations, these devotees throng the shrine dedicated
to the saint. These groups organise night long singing of bhajans
and kirtans to pay homage to Baba.
Ramdevra village lies about 12 kms. from Pokhran in Jaisalmer
district. Pokhran is connected to Jodhpur by a metalled road as
well as by Rail. Ramdevra can be reached from Jodhpur and Pokhran
by bus.
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