Ramdevra

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Ramdevra is a village situated about 12 km to the north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan in India. Gram Panchayat of Ramdevra is one of the most economically productive Gram panchayat in Rajasthan, as tourist and devotees inflow in village is huge. A fair is held in Ramdevra between August–September, which attracts devotees from other states like Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and from all over India. Some of the famous tourist attractions of village are Ramdev Pir temple, Ramsarovar lake (a lake believed to be carved by Ramdev Pir Himself), Parcha Bawdi stepwell, Jhoola-Paalna etc.

Etymology

The village is named after Baba Ramdevji, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint who took Samādhi in 1384 CE, at the age of 33 years. Ramdevji Maharaj took samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body) in 1459 AD. Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around the samadhi in 1931 AD.

History

Ramdevra setlement was established by Baba Ramdev Pir, who was son of Ajmal Singh Tanwar - a rajput ruler of Pokhran of Tomara dynasty.{{cn|date=February 2025}}

= Rulers =

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Rulers of Ramdevra ( Runija - Pokhran )

  1. Anagpal Tomar II
  2. Amji (Pokran - Jaisalmer)
  3. Salivaahan (Torawati - Patan)
  4. Tejpal (Dilli)
  5. Rana Amji
  6. Rana Akheraj
  7. Rana Bheevraj
  8. Rana Jograj
  9. Rana Ransi
  10. Rana Ajmalji
  11. Rao Veeramdev (Veer devra)
  12. Rao Ramdev (Baba Ramdevji of Ramdevra)
  13. Rajsi
  14. Biko
  15. Lakha (Lakshmanji)
  16. Rao Ramdevji
  17. Rao Devraj
  18. Sadoji
  19. Giriraj ji
  20. Mehraj ji
  21. Bheev ji
  22. Jaito ji
  23. Rao Devraj
  24. Rao Ratan
  25. Rao Govind
  26. Rao Devkarn
  27. Rao Prithviraj
  28. Rao Mal Singh
  29. Rao Bhopal Singh
  30. Rao Raghunathji
  31. Rao Mal Singh
  32. Rao Ajay Singh
  33. Rao Kishore Singh
  34. Rao Sawai Singh
  35. Rao Chainn Singh
  36. Rao Balidaan Singh
  37. Rao Hemant Singh
  38. Rao Gaj Singh
  39. Rao Rinmal Singh
  40. Rao Jaswant Singh
  41. Rao Bhom Singhji

Tourism

Sree Baba Ramdev Temple and Fair

Sree Baba Ramdev Temple, in the memory of founder of the village Baba Ramdevji who is revered as a saint, is in the southwest area of the Ramdevra village. This is a very popular temple. In 2024-26 budget the Rajasthan state government announced to developed this as a religious tourism circuit. The birthplace of Baba is situated 150 km from Ramdevra between Ramderiya Undu and Kashmir villages of Barmer district.

Ramdevera Fair, held here from Bhado Sudi 2 to Bhado Sudi 10 (Aug-Sept), is a fair attended by a large number 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.

= Ram Sarovar lake=

Ram Sarovar" or "Ramsagar Talab, believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdevji himself, is next to the Sree Baba Ramdev Temple.

= Stepwell=

Parcha Bavdi is a large stepwell situated 100 meter northeast of the Sree Baba Ramdev Temple.

See also

References

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  • [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Ramdevra.html Ramdevra]
  • [http://www.ramapir.org Ramapir.org]
  • {{cite web|date=2 September 2022|title=CM अशोक गहलोत के रामदेवरा पहुचने पर श्रदालुओ ने लगाए मोदी-मोदी के नारे

|url=https://www.balotranews.com/rajasthan/devotees-chant-modi-modi-slogans-on-cm-ashok-gehlots-ramdevra|access-date=2 September 2022|website=Balotra News|language=hi}}

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Category:Villages in Jaisalmer district