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Baba Ramdev Temple, Ramdevra
Ramdevji • Ramdevra, Rajasthan
॥ जय बाबा री ॥
The Baba Ramdev Temple at Ramdevra is the samadhi shrine of Baba Ramdev — also called Ramdevji or Ramsa Pir — a Tanwar Rajput saint of the 14th–15th centuries who is revered as a form of Krishna. Honoured by Hindus and Muslims alike, he preached social equality and care for the marginalised, and his memory still draws great numbers of pilgrims to this Jaisalmer-district village. The shrine stands at Ramdevra, also known as Runicha, and centres on his tomb and sacred footprints.
Baba Ramdev, the saint of Runicha
Baba Ramdev belonged to the Tanwar Rajput line and is placed by tradition in the 14th–15th centuries. He came to be revered as an incarnation of Krishna, and many of the stories told about him centre on miracles worked for the poor, the sick and those whom society had pushed aside.
His following crosses religious boundaries. Hindus venerate him as Ramdevji, while Muslims honour him as Ramsa Pir, and his shrine is approached by both. The teaching attached to his name stresses the equality of all people regardless of caste or creed.
The samadhi shrine
At the heart of the temple is Baba Ramdev’s samadhi, the place where he is believed to have taken living samadhi. The site is worshipped as his continuing presence rather than as the home of a carved deity, and devotees come to bow before the tomb and seek his blessing.
Among the most venerated objects are the pagliya, the sacred footprints associated with the saint, which receive offerings from pilgrims. The shrine is hung with the votive flags and cloths brought by those who have walked here to fulfil a vow.
The Ramdevra Fair
The great gathering of the year is the Ramdevra Fair, held in the month of Bhadrapad (around August–September). Pilgrims known as jatris travel from across Rajasthan and beyond, many of them walking long distances on foot while carrying colourful flags.
The fair fills Ramdevra with processions, devotional singing and the steady movement of barefoot pilgrims toward the shrine. It is one of the largest religious fairs in the region, and the village swells far beyond its everyday size for its duration.
- Held in Bhadrapad (around August–September)
- Pilgrims (jatris) often walk for days carrying flags
- Among the largest religious fairs in Rajasthan
Visiting Ramdevra
Ramdevra lies in the Jaisalmer district of western Rajasthan and is reached by road and rail from the surrounding towns. Outside the fair season the village is quiet, and darshan at the samadhi is straightforward for those who make the journey.
During the Bhadrapad fair the experience is very different: the routes fill with walking pilgrims, and accommodation and transport are stretched. Visitors who come at this time should plan ahead and be prepared for crowds and long waits for darshan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Baba Ramdev Temple at Ramdevra?
It is the samadhi shrine of Baba Ramdev, a Tanwar Rajput saint revered as a form of Krishna, in the village of Ramdevra (Runicha) in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. Worship centres on his tomb and the sacred footprints (pagliya) rather than a carved idol. He is honoured by Hindus as Ramdevji and by Muslims as Ramsa Pir.
Who was Baba Ramdev?
Baba Ramdev, also called Ramdevji or Ramsa Pir, was a Tanwar Rajput saint placed by tradition in the 14th–15th centuries. He is revered as an incarnation of Krishna and is venerated by both Hindus and Muslims. His teaching stressed social equality and care for the poor and marginalised.
What is the Ramdevra Fair?
The Ramdevra Fair is the saint’s main annual gathering, held in the month of Bhadrapad, around August–September. Pilgrims called jatris travel to Ramdevra, many walking long distances on foot while carrying flags. It is one of the largest religious fairs in Rajasthan.
Why is Baba Ramdev revered by both Hindus and Muslims?
Baba Ramdev is honoured across religious lines because his life and teaching stressed the equality of all people and care for the marginalised. Hindus venerate him as Ramdevji, a form of Krishna, while Muslims revere him as Ramsa Pir. Devotees of both faiths approach his shrine at Ramdevra.
What are the pagliya at the shrine?
The pagliya are the sacred footprints associated with Baba Ramdev, which are worshipped by pilgrims at the shrine. They are venerated as a mark of the saint’s presence and receive offerings. The shrine is also hung with votive flags brought by those fulfilling vows.
Where is Ramdevra located?
Ramdevra, also known as Runicha, is in the Jaisalmer district of western Rajasthan. It is reached by road and rail from nearby towns. The village is quiet outside the fair season but fills with pilgrims during the Bhadrapad fair.
॥ जय रामदेव पीर ॥ • Bhaktiras.net Temple Guide
| Primary Deity | Baba Ramdev (Ramdevji / Ramsa Pir) |
| Location | Ramdevra (Runicha), Jaisalmer district |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Type | Samadhi shrine (saint’s tomb) |
| Revered as | A form of Krishna |
| Community | Honoured by Hindus and Muslims |
| Main fair | Ramdevra Fair, Bhadrapad (Aug–Sep) |
| Worship | Tomb and sacred footprints (pagliya) |