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As a historical site, on the Jamnagar Road of Mani, near Vyali Ghodi and Sadpader, there is the revered temple of Lord Shri Ramdevji Maharaj, which is praised as “Kha Ram Randabandham.”

The Mahant, Shamjibapu, himself built a small hut from millet straw and established the idol of Shri Ramdevji Maharaj. During that time, Mawji Kuja was the Taluka Pramukh and a resident of Sadpader. By the immense grace of Lord Shri Ramdevji Maharaj, a child was born in his house. Hence, he contributed to the construction of this temple. Additionally, with the help of people from nearby villages such as Metoda, Sadpader, Vyali Ghodi, Pati Rampar, and Bodi Ghodi, this temple was built, and a small shrine was established at this place.

By the immense grace of Bhagwan Shri Shamdevji Maharaj, in this Shaam, no life has ever faced any difficulties in any matter or during drought due to water scarcity. After that, Ramjibapu prayed to Ramdevji Maharaj inside the temple of Ramdevji Maharaj.

At that time, a devotee named Mal was playing there… and he lifted a stone and said, “Wherever this stone falls, Hanumanji will be established at that place.” Thus, Lord Shri Hanumanji Maharaj resides at that place. The stone was named Sidhari Stone. And this devotee Mal believed that those who worship Hanumanji with their wisdom and faith would be tested…

At that time, the disciples of Ramjibapu—Shameshwar Anda (Vachali Ghodi), Mahapa (Sadpader), Ghughru Bomb (Vachali), and all other devotees—offered their service and received blessings. Before that time, Ramjibapu had also settled at Ranum Golita near Visaman. Even today, its existence remains. During that time, Ramjibapu used to travel on foot to religious places like Somnath, Dwarka, and Tulsi Shyam. After that, he established himself in the Simala of Vachali Ghodi.

Ramjibapu took a vow that he would stay only in villages where prayers, worship, and bhajans of God were performed. A remarkable and memorable incident of Bapu was that when Sukhdi was offered as prasad, it never got finished, no matter how much was distributed. This is the devotion of Ramjibapu.

For two years, Bapu performed intense penance in the wilderness. He did not consume any grains but survived by drinking neem tree milk. This story is still witnessed as evidence by Lap. When Ramjibapu had not yet adopted the attire of a saint, he was deeply devoted to Bhagwan Shri Ramdevji Maharaj and used to serve saints. He was very fond of devotion.

” Temple, Church, Mosque, Gurudwara are the different addresses of the same resident of god. “

In the year 1993, he had a strong desire to uphold the Ramparapan tradition. This wish of Ramparapan was read by his guru, Sukhram Bapu (Ramjibapu). In 2001, after Ramjibapu passed away, Sukhram Bapu ascended the spiritual seat (Gadi) as per his own wish. As per the wish of Ramjibhagat, Sukhram Bapu took charge of the Gadi.

For the Gadi Tilak ceremony, Brahmin Mul Shankar from Vachali Ghodi was present as the officiating priest. After that, Sukhram Bapu was formally seated on the Gadi. After that, a fair on the occasion of Agiyaras began to be organized at this place. In 1971, Taluka Pramukh Mawji Kuja, a resident of Sadapdar, initiated this fair. The foundation of this fair was laid, and to this day, it is held on the day of Bhadarva Sud Agiyaras.

As time passed, a Ramamandal was established at the site of Bhagwan Ramdevji Maharaj. This was done by Sukhram Bapu’s disciple, Shri Ashokbhai Gajera, a native of Vachali Ghodi, who now resides in Rajkot. With his dedication and cooperation, the Ramamandal was founded at this sacred place. Later, in 2017, this Ramamandal was organized for the first time at the site of Bhagwan Shri Ramdevji.

At different locations, theatrical performances and dances depicting the life of Bhagwan Ramdevji Maharaj were enacted. Additionally, funds were collected, leading to the grand and magnificent establishment of a temple for Bhagwan Ramdevji at this place. After approximately 9 years, the Pran Pratishtha festival was organized at this place.
This event was held from September 19 to September 21, 2023.

As time passed, a large Bhojanalay (community dining hall) was established for the distribution of Bhagwan’s Prasad. After the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on the 21st, from the very next day, around 500 to 800 people receive Bhagwan Shri Ramdevji Maharaj’s Prasad every month on Sud Bij (the second day of the lunar fortnight).

Additionally, on the day of the Bhadarva Sud fair, a 24-hour Annakshetra (free food service) is conducted. Along with this, the Mahadharma Path is also organized, and all devotees are blessed with the divine darshan of Bhagwan Shri Ramdevji Maharaj in the form of a sacred flame. At this ancient place, the devotees of Ramdevji believe that if a Parniya is not held at their homes, it is fulfilled here as an act of faith and devotion. In ancient times, Bhagwan Ramdevji himself was present here in a divine form. Mohan Bapa from Rajkot had the darshan of Nagdada in the form of Sukhram Bapu’s seat.

The villagers are well aware of these ancient divine truths and the significance of this sacred place.