Situated
about 12 kms to the north of Pokaran,
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
AD. He had miraculous powers and his
fame reached far and wide. Legend
goes that five Pirs 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 power. He helped the down-trodden
by granting them their wishes. Maharaja
Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed
a temple around the Samadhi in 1931
AD. Rice, coconuts, churma and wooden
horses (toys) are offered to Ramdevji
by the devotees.
A large fair is held
here form Bhadon Sudi 11 (August -
September) which is attended by lakhs
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 organize
night long singing of Bhajans and
Kirtans to pay homage to Baba. Visitors
to Ramdevra are not allowed to indulge
in vices.
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