BAHU FORT- The walls that have survived
An important addition to the sightseeing session in the Jammu region is the Bahu Fort. Bahu Fort has situated in the opposite old town of Jammu at an elevation of 325 meters. The thick secured walls of the structure are constructed using Black lime and mortar. The Bahu Fort is one of the historic forts in the Jammu region of the Indian Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir. Bahu Fort is situated on the bank of the River Tawi. Around 3000 years ago; this ancient fort is considered to be constructed by Rajput Raja Bahulochan. It is believed that the first renovation of Bahu Fort was tackled during the Dogra Rule in the 18th century. The Bahu Fort is a religious place and within its boundaries has a shrine that is committed to the Hindu Goddess Kali. The temple is locally called the Bawe Wali Mata Temple.
A famous Hindu Festival which is called Bahu Mela is held during the time of Navratris in the area of that fort. Navratri is celebrated twice a year from March-April and September-October. This fascinates a very large amount of devotees to the fort and the temple situated within it. Sunday and Tuesday of every week are the special days of worship at the shrine. Special counters are opened near the fort area during the main festival time which is selling paraphernalia like flowers, red cloth, incense, sweets, coconuts, and so on, to make special contributions to the deity in the shrine.
Weather- 27 degrees Celsius
Entry Fee- For Adults- INR 10, and For Child- INR 5
Timing- From 5 am to 10 pm
Famous for- the Goddess Kali Temple inside the Fort.
Address- Bahu Fort, Gorkha Nagar, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006
(View of right flank of the fort)(source- Google)
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