About Baba Ramdevji in ramdevra jaislmer rajasthan india, Ramdevra, Ramdevra

Ramdevji was a Rajput ruler of the fourteenth century, said to have miraculous
powers who devoted his life for the upliftment of downtrodden and poor people of
the society, and revivalism of Hinduism which were marginalized by invaders.
He is worshiped today by many social groups of India as Ishta-deva. His followers
believe him to be an incarnation of Vishnu. His following includes Hindus, Muslims,
Jains and Sikhs.

Folktale about Baba Ramdevji

The story, as derived from folklore, is thus. King Ajmal was the king of Pokaran. His wife, Rani Mainade, was the daughter of the king of Jaisalmer. The couple was issueless for many years. Once day the king was on a tour of his kingdom. It was monsoon, yet the kingdom had not received any rainfall. On his tour, the king met a few farmers who were on their way to their farms to sow seeds. On seeing the king, they began to return back to their homes. Surprised at this act, the king asked farmers the reason for their behavior. When assured that no harm would come to them if they told the truth, the farmers told the king that they believed that seeing a barren king's face while on their way to their fields may cause their crops to fail, and therefore they wanted to return to their homes. King Ajmal was very sad on hearing this. Being a devotee of Shri Krishna, the king decided to go to the Lord's palace in Dwarika.

King Ajmal arrived at Dwarika and prayed for many days. Ultimately, in sheer disappointment, he asked Lord Krishna's idol the reason for deserving such sorrow. The idol did not respond to the king's repeated queries. Angered and raged at this, the king threw a dried Laddu at the head of the idol. The priest of the temple, considering the king to be mad, asked the king to go to the mystic Dwarika to speak to the Lord. The mystic Dwarika swallowed by the sea many centuries ago, lay at the bed of the Arabian Sea. The daring king dived into the sea to meet the Lord. Pleased at the king's dedication and faith, the Lord granted him a boon. The childless king pled with the Lord about his wish to have child like him. The Lord promised to take birth in the king's house as his second son.

Soon thereafter, the royal couple began to have children. They had two sons, Viramdev and the younger Ramdev. Baba Ramdev was born on Bhadava Shukla Dooj in V.S. 1409 at a place called Pokharan. Baba Ramdevji is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Krishna (who himself was incarnation of Lord Vishnu).

Since childhood, he performed many miracles and won the hearts of the people.He is also believed to have killed a ferocious demon called Bhaira Rakshash. Ramdevji was said to have had miraculous powers, and his fame reached far and wide. Legend has it that five Pirs (saints) from Mecca came to test Ramdevji's powers. After being convinced of his abilities, they paid their homage to him. Since then he is venerated by Muslims also as Ram Shah Pir or Rama Peer. Baba Ramdevji also performed miracles to Rupa Darzi, Lakhi Banjara, Seth Dalji, Rani Roopade, Hakim Hazari, Harji Bhati, Sugna Bai and many others.

Baba Ramdevji believed in the equality of all human beings, be they high or low, rich or poor. He helped the down-trodden by granting them their wishes. Baba Ramdev is often depicted on horseback. His worship crosses the Hindu-Muslim divide as well as the distinctions of caste.

Ramdevji took Samadhi on Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi in V.S. 1442 at the age of 33 years. Daalibai, his ardent follower (Meghwal), is also buried near his grave.

Legend and History of Shri Baba Ramdevji Temple at Ramdevra (Runicha) in Rajasthan, India

Ramdevra (Runicha) is a wonderful pilgrim centre which symbolizes national unity and communal harmony as devotees of all religion comes here to pay homage.

The majestic Shri Baba Ramdev Temple at Ramdevra, 12(twelve) kilo meters from world famous Pokran in Jaisalmer district, houses the shrine of Saint Baba Ramdev. Baba Ramdevji, took Samadhi in 1459 AD, at the age of 33 years in this village. The village is hence named after the saint. A temple was built around the Samadhi by King Ganga Singh of Bikaner in 1931 A.D.

Ramdevji chose Ramadevra as the place where he attained a Samadhi and went into a divine state of meditation. Nevertheless many people claim to have seen him on horse-back.

The old temple was built in the memory of Shri Ramdeoji by descendants but the present temple was built by Maharaja Shri Ganga Singhji of Bikaner.The king was aware of the powers of Baba Ramdevji whom he regarded like a deity. The tomb of Shri Ramdevji is worshipped here. This tomb or cenotaph is at the centre of the temple campus. The head is towards north while the feet are towards South. In this temple various tombs of the family members of Shri Ramdevji are also there while in Hindu dharma the dead bodies are cremated, but here the dead bodies are assigned to dust in a grave and a tomb is built thereon.

The original temple was quite ordinary but the present temple is beautiful, built by the local masons, sculptors and artisans. Various kinds of lattices, projections and Jharokhas (a projected construction covered by lattices around) have been used here. Excepting the inner temple, the rest of the temple has been built in the modern style of architecture. Building stone, Makrana marble and Lime mortar have been used.

Customs, Traditions & Beliefs about Baba Ramdevji’s Temple

People have a great faith in the Baba Ramdevji temple. Atmosphere is charged with faith and devotion. All the year around devotees and visitors come to the temple to offer their homage and prayers to seek fulfillment of their wishes.

Entry to the Samadhi (tomb) is allowed without any consideration of caste and creed and religion hence people from all walks of life, all sects and communities come.

Devotees offer Sweets, Coconuts, Flowers, Chadars and Cloth made horse-image on the tomb. Some followers come from great distances on foot, while some creep on belly to reach the temple.

A tank known as Ramsarovar is near the village, which is believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdev.

There is another famous water tank called Parcha Baori, a dip in that is considered to be efficacious for skin diseases.

There is a shrine inside the temple dedicated to Daalibai, a devotee of Baba Ramdev. There is a bangle structure constructed in concrete known as Daali Bai Ke Kangan / Daali Bai’s Bangle. It is believed that if you crawl out of the bangle and tie bangles near the shrine your wishes will be fulfilled.

There is a group of devotional folk singers called the Jamma Gayak inside the temple who pay homage to Baba Ramdevji by singing Bhajans/ Devotional songs.

In the Temple, the daily Aarti timings are 5.00 a.m., 9.00 a.m., 7.00 p.m., and 10.00 p.m. respectively.

There are many shops lined on either side of the path leading to the Samadhi / iemple selling flowers, coconuts, sugar and decorated toy cloth horses to offer to Baba Ramdevji.

Festivals & Fairs in Baba Ramdevji Temple (Main Events)

Two principal fairs are held every year. One fair is on a small scale and is held in January and February while the second fair is on a large scale which is held in August and September.

The main event “Ramdevera Fair” is held here during August – September, which attracts large number of devotees. It is held from Bhadon Sudi 2 (Dooj) to 11 (Ekadashi) attended by lakhs (thousands) of devotees from far and wide. Devotees irrespective of caste, creed or religious affiliations, throng to Ramapir’s shrine. They pay their homage by singing Bhajans and Kirtans (Devotional songs).


How to reach Baba Ramdevji Temple

Ramdevra by Air:

The nearest airport is at Jaisalmer (125 km)

Ramdevra by Rail :

The nearest railway station is Ramdevra (0 km.)

Ramdevra by Road:

Bus service, and private vehicles from major cities like Jaipur (510 kms), Jodhpur(195 kms), Bikaner(215kms), Jaisalmer (125 kms), Barmer(150 Kms), are available.