|
 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. |
