Bawey Wali Mata inside the Bahu Fort

Bahu Fort:: Mahamaya Temple Bave wali Mata (Mahakali),presiding deity of Jammu

Bahu Fort /Temple and Gardens are situated 5 kms away from the city centre, Jammu city on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi, This is perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city. Constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago, the existing Fort was more recently improved and built by Dogra rulers. There is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali inside the fort popularly known as Bave wali Mata. 

The fort overlooks river placidly down the Jammu city. Every Tuesday and Sunday, a whole lot of pilgrims throng this temple pilgrims and partake in "Tawi flowing worship". Bave Wali Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu. One can really imagine; on looking at the fort; the wars fought, the invasions prevented and even the grandeur of the Royal families. Today the fort is surrounded with a beautiful terraced garden which is a favourite picnic spot of the city folk. It has waterfalls, flowers and big trees.

Mahamaya Temple and City Forest On the bypass Road, behind Bahu Fort, the city forest surrounds the ancient Mahamaya temple overlooking the river Tawi. A small garden surrounded by acres of woods provides the best view of the city.

The famous temple of Bawey Wali Mata inside the Bahu Fort attracts pilgrims every Tuesday and Sunday who come here to worship the presiding deity of Jammu while opposite the Bahu Fort, overlooking the River Tawi is a temple dedicated to Mahamaya, a local heroine of Dogras, who lost her life fourteen centuries ago fighting foreign invaders. The present temple of Bawey Wali Mata was built shortly after the coronation of Maharaja Gulab Singh, in 1822. It is also known as the Temple of Mahakali and the goddess is considered second only to Mata Vaishno Devi in terms of mystical power.

Bagh-E-Bahu located on the banks of Tawi river, is a famous Mughal-age garden. It gives nice view of the old city and Tawi river. Bagh itself is very beautiful. There is a small cafeteria on one side of the garden.