Ramdevra


Ramdevra is a village situated about 12 km to the north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan in India.
the village has a population of 10600, of which 6000 are males and 4600 are females.
Ramdevra was established by Baba Ramdev Pir, who was son of rular of pokhran Ajmal singh tanwar.
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, Gujrat,MP and from all over India.
Some of the famous tourist attractions of village are Ramdev Pir temple, Ramsarovar lake,Parcha Bawdi stepwell,Jhoola-Paalna etc.

Origin of name

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 in 1459 AD. Maharaja Ganga Singh of Jodhpur Bikaner constructed a temple around the samadhi in 1931 AD.

Geography

Near the village, there is a tank known as Ramsagar Talab which is believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdevji himself.
A large step well, the Parcha Bavori is also situated nearby.

Fair

A large fair known as Ramdevera Fair is held here from Bhado Sudi 2 to Bhado Sudi 10. It is 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.
The birthplace of Baba is situated nearly 150 km from Ramdevra between Ramderiya Undu and Kashmir of Barmer district.

Rulers

Rulers of Ramdevra
  1. Anagpal Tomar II
  2. #Amji
  3. #Salivaahan
  4. #Tejpal
  5. Rana Amji
  6. Rana Akheraj
  7. Rana Bheevraj
  8. Rana Jograj
  9. Rana Ransi
  10. Rana Ajmalji
  11. #Rao Veeramdev
  12. #Rao Ramdev
  13. #Rajsi
  14. #Biko
  15. #Lakha
  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