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Pokhran Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Pokhran

  • 01Fort Pokaran

    Fort Pokaran, popularly known as Balagarh, is an ancient fortress built in the 14th century. The monument stands in the middle of the Thar Desert. It is historically situated on an old trade route through which spices, salt and silk were exported to Persia and other countries. It is the premier fort belonging to the chief of the Champawat of the Rathore clan. The glorious past and the history of the fort attract a number of tourists from different parts of India and abroad.

    Travellers can see the beautiful red sandstone palaces, the conventional jharokhas and grand towers here. At present, Thakur Nagendra Singh Pokaran along with his spouse, Thakurani Yashwant Kumari Pokaran, have happily opened the gates of the fort for visitors. The fort is a splendid example of the Mughal and the Rajput styles of architecture.

    There is a museum in the fort displaying the royal collection of weapons, clothes, paintings and handicrafts. In addition, there is the Grand Library with a rich collection of classic books about the great Rao Bahadur Rajshree Thakur Chain Singh Ji Pokaran.

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  • 02Baba Ramdev Temple

    Baba Ramdev Temple is located in a village called Ramdevra at a distance of around 12 km from Pokhran. The samadhi of Ramdev Ji, a Hindu folk god of Rajasthan, is situated in the premises of the temple. A Rajput king and saint from the 14th century, Ramdev Ji is believed to possess extraordinary powers, the fame of which spread far and wide. He devoted his entire life to the service and well-being of the poor and the downtrodden. Presently, several social groups of the country worship him as their Ishta-Deva.

    The recent building of the temple was constructed in 1931 by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner around the spot where Ramdev Ji renounced his mortal body. The samadhis of Ramdev Ji’s chief disciples are also situated in the temple complex along with the tombs of five Muslim Pirs. These Pirs had come here from Mecca to pay their homage to Ramdev Ji, who was called by the name Ram Shah Pir in their community.

    A tank called the Ramsar Tank is located close to the village and people believe that Baba himself constructed it. There is a stepwell known as the Parcha Baori located in the vicinity of the temple. The water of the well is believed to possess extraordinary healing powers.

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  • 03Ramdevra Fair

    Ramdevra Fair

    Ramdevra Fair is a grand fair organised every year during the period of August-September. A large number of devotees from far-flung areas visit to attend the fair. People from all religions and castes throng the Baba Ramdev Temple during this time and offer their prayers to the saint. The fair comes alive with bhajans and kirtans organised round the clock by the devotees.

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