bahu temple jammu
bahu temple jammu

Bahu Temple is one of the ancient temples of Jammu, which is situated on a rock face on the left bank of River Tawi. The foundation stone of the temple within Bahu Fort complex is believed to have been laid over 3,000 years ago by Raja Bahulochan. The holy shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali is popularly known as Bawey Wali Mata.

The sanctum was set up in 1822 during the reign of Maharaja Gulab Singh. As per the folklore, Goddess Bawey Wali has mystical powers identical to Mata Vaishno Devi. Located at a distance of 5 km from Jammu city, the shrine is frequented by devotees every Tuesday and Sunday due to religious importance.

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How to Reach:

  1. By Air. 8 Kms from Jammu Airport.
  2. By Train. 4 Kms from Railway Station JammuTawi.
  3. By Road. 4.5 Kms from Bus Stand Jammu.

Address

Gorkha Nagar, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180006

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See also  Charan Paduka Temple, Katra

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