Ramdevra
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Ramdevra is a village situated about 12 Kms to the north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan in India.The village is known after Baba Ramdevji, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint who took Samadhi in 1458 A. D.There is a temple dedicated to Baba here.
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.
A large fair known as Ramdevera Fair is held here from Bhadon Sudi 2 to Bhadon Sudi 11 (Aug - Sept) .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 organise night long singing of bhajans and kirtans to pay homage to Baba.
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