| Ramdevra Runecha |
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| Coordinates | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District(s) | Jaisalmer |
| Nearest city | Jaisalmer |
| Parliamentary constituency | Jaisalmer |
| Assembly constituency | Pokharan |
| Civic agency | Gram Panchayat |
| Population | 5,909 (M: 3,128 & F: 2,781) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 230 metres (750 ft) |
| Climate Temperature |
• 30 °C (86 °F) |
Ramdevra is a village situated about 12 km to the north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan in India. The village is named after Baba Ramdevji, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint who took Samādhi in 1384 CE, at the age of 33 years. Bhagvan Ramdevji Maharaj took samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body.) in 1459 AD. Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around the samadhi in 1931 AD.
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 Bhado 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.