Ramdevra Temple

Getting there

• By air

  You can fly into either Jaisalmer or Jodhpur, since both airports are listed as nearest.

• By train

  Jaisalmer Railway Station (JSM) is the nearest station to the temple, and the only station listed for it.

Why devotees come here

Ramdevra is a village about 12 km north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. The temple honours Baba Ramdevji, a saint and folk deity, at the place where he took samadhi, his resting place.

Baba Ramdevji is honoured across India as a saint and folk deity, and he is beloved by millions across the country. In Rajasthan, the Meghwal community and many other social groups regard him as their chosen deity, or ishta devata. Regional legend says the childless King Ajmal travelled to Dwarka to pray for an heir.

The saint took samadhi at Ramdevra at the age of 33, and the samadhi, or resting place, is the centre of the shrine. In 1931, Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner built a temple around that samadhi.

The temple complex is built of intricately carved marble and sandstone, a sign of Rajasthani craftsmanship. The heart of the temple is the sanctum, and the sanctum holds the idol of Baba Ramdevji, seated. The complex also houses the samadhis of his disciples and the tombs of five Muslim Pirs said to have come from Mecca.

Festivals

• Bhado Sudi 2 to Bhado Sudi 10 (Aug-Sept)Ramdevra Fair

  Large groups of devotees come from far and wide for the fair.

• Every yearRamdev Jayanti

  Processions, cultural performances and displays of devotion mark the saint's birth anniversary at the temple. It is the grand annual event for the saint, celebrated with deep reverence.

Tips for your visit

• Ramsagar Talab, believed to have been built by Ramdevji himself, lies next to the temple.
• Parcha Bawdi, a large stepwell, lies 100 metres northeast of the temple.

Questions people ask