The short answer
Ramdevra Temple (Baba Ramdev): what visitors should know first
Yes, if you want a living pilgrimage site close to Pokaran. Go in the morning, avoid the fair unless you are comfortable with crowds, and dress modestly.
History and context
The story behind Ramdevra Temple (Baba Ramdev)
Baba Ramdevji was a Tanwar Rajput saint; Wikipedia gives conflicting dates for his samadhi, 1384 CE and 1459, so the date is best treated as uncertain. Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner built the present temple around the samadhi in 1931. The annual Ramdevra Fair runs from Bhadrapada Sudi 2 to Sudi 10, roughly August to September.
Useful facts
Ramdevra Temple (Baba Ramdev) facts at a glance
- Location
- Ramdevra, about 12 km north of Pokaran
- Faith
- Hindu and Muslim devotion
- Dedication
- Baba Ramdevji
- Visitor note
- Modest dress, remove footwear, expect queues
- Built
- Present temple 1931
Why it matters
Why Ramdevra Temple (Baba Ramdev) is worth your time
Ramdevra matters because Baba Ramdev is among the most widely revered saints of Rajasthan and western India, and his shrine draws pilgrims from Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and beyond. It is one of the few places where Hindu and Muslim devotion are openly shared.
For a visitor to Pokaran, it is also the only pilgrimage site of real scale in the area. It explains why the village has grown despite its desert setting, and it gives the trip a living cultural element that the fort and the pottery villages cannot.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The samadhi shrine
The shrine at the end of a long gallery.
- 02
The fair
An annual gathering of devotees in August to September.
- 03
Surrounding sites
Ram Sarovar and the stepwell lie beside the temple.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ramdevra is a village a short drive north of Pokaran. Park near the temple and walk in through the market lane, where stalls sell offerings and souvenirs. Leave footwear at the designated counter and carry only what you need.
The temple was built around the samadhi of Baba Ramdevji, a Tanwar Rajput saint, and the interior is a gallery that leads past smaller shrines to the main one. Ring the bell as devotees do, join the queue for darshan and keep your voice low. Both Hindus and Muslims visit, and the atmosphere is devotional rather than ceremonial.
Combine the visit with Ram Sarovar and the stepwell next to the temple, and with the fort and potters back in Pokaran. Avoid the fair days in August and September unless you are used to heavy crowds and plan accommodation well ahead.
Plan with confidence
Visit as a guest, not a spectator.
- Avoid the fair unless you want crowds
- Dress modestly and carry water
- Check photography rules
- Combine with Ram Sarovar and the stepwell
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Ramdevra village, about 12 km north of Pokaran
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time
- October to March; fair days are very crowded
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Mostly flat ground and a long gallery to the shrine. Queues and heat are the main problem; plan for shade, water and seating, and avoid festival days if you tire easily.
- Tickets and access
- No entry fee is published. Remove footwear, dress modestly and check photography rules at the entrance. The fair in the Bhadrapada month (roughly August to September) draws very large crowds.
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Plan the practical part
Hotels near Ramdevra Temple (Baba Ramdev)
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Travelling with parents?
Mostly flat ground and a long gallery to the shrine. Queues and heat are the main problem; plan for shade, water and seating, and avoid festival days if you tire easily.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How far is Ramdevra from Pokaran?
About 12 km north of Pokaran.
When is the fair?
Bhadrapada Sudi 2 to 10, roughly August to September.
Do non-Hindus visit?
Yes. The shrine is revered by both Hindus and Muslims.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.