Ramdevra Fair : Situated
about 12 Kms to the north of Pokhran, the village of Ramdevra is known
after Baba Ramdev, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint who took Samadhi
(conscious exit from the mortal body) in 1458 A. D. He had miraculous
powers and his fame reached far and wide. Legend goes that five
Pirs(saints) from Mecca came here to test his power and after being
convinced, paid their homage to him. Since then he is venerated by
Muslims also as Ram Shah Pir. The Hindus regard him as an incarnation of
Lord Krishna.
Near the village, there is a tank known as Ramsar tank which is
believed to have been constructed by Baba Ramdev himself. A large step
well, the Parcha Baori is also situated nearby. Baba Ram Dev believed in
the equality of all human beings, both high and low, rich and poor. He
helped the down-trodden by granting them their wishes. Maharaja Ganga
Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around the Samadhi in 1931 A.D.
Rice, coconuts, churma and wooden horses (toys) are offered to Ramdevji
by the devotees. A large fair is held here from Bhadon Sudi 2 to Bhadon
Sudi 11 (Aug - Sept) which is attended by lakh 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 organise night long singing of bhajans and
kirtans to pay homage to Baba.