Ramdevra temple is dedicated to Baba Ramdevji, the folk deity of Rajasthan. The temple is located 12 Kms from Pokhran, on the Jodhpur and Jaisalmer Road and is revered as the place where Baba Ramdev took samadhi (exit from the material body) in 1459 at Ramdevra. The place is regarded as the eternal resting place of Baba Ramdev ji. The temple around his samadhi was constructed thereafter by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner.
Among Hindus, the saint is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna and Muslims regard him as Ramshah Pir who had majestic powers and devoted his life in the upliftment of the poor and destitute. His devotees are there all over the country who spread harmony and cut-off caste barriers.
One of the key attractions here is the tank built by Baba Ramdevji known as Ramsagar Talab. Devotees from all over the country gather in the months of August and September to attend a fair that is held here. The occasion is celebrated with bhajans and kirtans paying homage to Baba Ramdevji.
History of Ramdevra Temple, Jaisalmer
Ramdevra Temple is dedicated to Ramdevji Baba, who was a Rajput, born in the Tomar Rajput Family back in the late 14th century. Ramdevji renounced his materialistic life and accepted sainthood very early in his life for serving the humankind. Legend states that he killed a demon and performed several miracles. At the age of 33, Baba Ramdevji took Samadhi to consciously exit his mortal body. The Ramdevra Temple was built in the early 1900s by the King of Jodhpur and Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh, at the exact location where Baba took Samadhi. Every since Ramdevji devoted his life for the welfare of his people, it was believed that he was a reincarnation of Lord Krishna and also a divine being for the Muslim community.
Architecture of the temple
Ramdevra Temple has an architecture that is modern with traditional Hindu temple influences. It is completely made of brick and mortar and has a massive entry gate decorated with colourful paintings. A long flight of stairs leads to the temple that houses the sanctum sanctorum with an idol of Ramdevji Baba. This main temple is adorned with intricately carved sheets of silver, colourful paintings of Ramdevji, historical pictures and several horse replicas.
How To Reach Ramdevra Temple
Ramdevra Temple is located on Jodhpur – Jaisalmer Road, about 12 kilometres away from Pokhran and 119 kilometres away from Jaisalmer City Centre. Public transport, city buses and rental cabs are best for commuting long distances while auto rickshaws and rental bicycles are best to cover shorter courses to reach the attraction. From Jaisalmer, one has to take the route that goes via Geeta Ashram Colony Road – Jethvai Road – Station Road – NH 11. The temple is located near Ram Sarovar Pond, about 1.2 kilometres from the point where NH 11 begins.
