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| Ramdeo
Ji Fair |
Situated
about 12 kms. to the north of Pokhran (Jaisalmer),
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 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 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
consturcted 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 Sude 11 (Aug - Sept) 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 organise 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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