Bawe Wali Mata, Bahu Fort

Situated on the left bank of river Tawi, there is a famous and most revered Mahakali temple in Jammu city which is commonly known among locals as Bawe Wali Mata.
This 8th century temple having a beautiful black stone idol of goddess Mahakali is located in the Bahu Fort which overlooks river Tawi and is visible from various parts of the city and also from the main Tawi bridges linking two parts of the city and Gandhi Nagar area.
The temple is in Bahu Fort, which is believed to be originally built by legendary king Raja Bahulochan, the brother of Jambulochan who is believed to be the founder of Jammu. That is why this fort is named after Bahulochan -Bahu fort.