Baba Ramdev was a Tanwar Rajput who took 'Samadhi' (left his deadly body for the tremendous abode) in 1458 AD. He was considered to have amazing powers and is believed an incarnation of Lord Krishna. There is an interesting fable that goes with him. Attracted by his celebrity and attractiveness, 5 pirs from Mecca came here to test his power.
They were so amazed and perplexed by her powers and thoughts that have paid their tribute to him. Since then, he became known as Ram Shah Pir of the Muslims. Baba Ram Dev synonymous with equality of all human beings and helped the oppressed.
Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner constructed a temple around the Samadhi in 1931 AD. It is customary for devotees offer rice, coconuts, 'Churm' (a preparation of Rajasthan) and wooden horses in the sanctuary.
Hundreds of thousands of devotees throng to the fair to pay homage to him, irrespective of caste, creed or religioun. There are overnight events organized during the fair where 'bhajans' and' kirtans "Baba was singing.
