Ramdevra
Welcome to the visual story of Ramdevra.
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Ramdevra
Welcome to the visual story of Ramdevra.
In detail
Ramdevra is a village about 12 km north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, known for its economically productive Gram Panchayat and large influx of tourists and devotees. A fair held between August and September attracts devotees from Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and all over India, while the village boasts attractions such as Ramdev Pir temple, Ramsarovar lake, Parcha Bawdi stepwell, and Jhoola-Paalna.
Overview
Ramdevra is a village situated about 12 km to the north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan in India. The village is governed by a Gram Panchayat that is noted as one of the most economically productive in Rajasthan, largely due to the significant inflow of tourists and devotees.
A major event that draws visitors to Ramdevra is a fair held between August and September. This fair attracts devotees from other states such as Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and from all over India.
Among the village’s attractions is the Ramdev Pir temple, which is a focal point for pilgrims. The temple’s presence underscores the religious significance of the area.
Other notable sites include Ramsarovar lake, which is believed to have been carved by Ramdev Pir himself, the Parcha Bawdi stepwell, and Jhoola-Paalna, all of which contribute to the village’s appeal for both tourists and devotees.
History and origins
Ramdevra is named after Baba Ramdevji, a Tanwar Rajput and saint who entered Samādhi in 1384 CE at the age of 33. The saint’s conscious exit from the mortal body is recorded as occurring in 1459 AD. In 1931, Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around the samadhi site.
The settlement of Ramdevra was established by Baba Ramdev Pir, who was the son of Ajmal Singh Tanwar, a Rajput ruler of Pokhran belonging to the Tomara dynasty.
Where and when
Sree Baba Ramdev Temple stands in the southwest part of Ramdevra village, dedicated to the saint who founded the settlement. The temple is a major pilgrimage site and is slated for development as part of a religious tourism circuit announced by the Rajasthan state government in the 2024-26 budget.
The birthplace of Baba Ramdevji lies 150 km from Ramdevra, situated between the villages of Ramderiya Undu and Kashmir in Barmer district.
Every year, the Ramdevera Fair takes place from Bhado Sudi 2 to Bhado Sudi 10, which falls between August and September. The fair attracts a large number of devotees who travel in groups from various regions.
Participants of all castes, creeds, and religious backgrounds gather at the shrine to pay homage to the saint. They organize night‑long singing of bhajans and kirtans during the fair.
Based on: the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0) — facts from that source; edited and translated by Times of Rajasthan.
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