Ramdevra Temple Jaisalmer 12 kilometers from Pokhran on Jodhpur – Jaisalmer road, Ramdevra Temple is sacred to the folk deity of Rajasthan, Baba Ramdevji. The temple marks the eternal resting place of Baba Ramdevji, a saint of the 14th century who Hindus regard as the incarnation of Lord Krishna, while Muslims venerate him as Ramshah Pir. Between August and September, people from all walks of life visit the temple to attend Ramdevra Fair.
Ramdev Pir Temple History:-
Ramdevra is a Village located about 12 km to the north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan in India. Ramdev Pir or Baba Ramdev is a Hindu Deity of Rajasthan, India.
He was ruling during the 14th century and said to have miraculous Power, who devoted his life to the betterment of the poor people. Lord Ramdev Pir was the son of the king Ajmal.
First, the King was not having any child. So the King Ajmal went to Lord Krishna at Dwarka, where he pleased for the son like him. So the king was blessed with the two Sons one Viramdev and younger Ramdev.
Toy Horse made up of the Clothes is said to be the main Offering at the temple of Ramdev Pir, Because during the childhood the lord uses to play with Toy Horse made up of Coth.
Ramdevra Mela at Ramdevji Mandir
Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around the ‘samadhi’ in 1931 AD. Ramdevra Mela is held in Runeecha Ramdevra which is attended by thousands of devotees from all around the world.
It is held in between August & September from Bhadon Sudi 2 (Beej) to 11 (Ekadashi). Devotees are irrespective of caste, creed or religious affiliations, throng to Ramapir’s shrine. They pay their homage by singing Bhajans & Devotional songs.
Baba Ram Dev Ji 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. The place of Ramdevra is named after Baba Ramdev and Muslims also pay homage to this saint with lots of respect.
Rice, coconuts, churma and wooden horses in the form of toys are offered to Ramdevji by the devotees in the temple.
How to Reach Ramdevra:-
By Train: The Nearest railway station to Ramdevra Railway Station is Ramdevra Station. So you can easily get to the Ramdevra from major cities like Jaisalmer through Railway. From Ramdevra Railway station the Baba Ramdev Temple is 1.4 km.
By Road: If you travel by Bus the nearest Bus Stop to Baba Ramdev Pir Temple is Pokhran. The Distance between the Ramdevra Baba Ramdev Pir Temple and Pokhran Bus stop is about 13.9 km.
By Air: The Nearest Airport to Ramdevra(Ranuja) Temple is Jodhpur Airport. The Distance between the Ramdevra and Jodhpur is about 184 km. From Jodhpur, you can easily get the Bus or Railway to Ramdevra.
