Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Temple, Jammu

BAWE WALI MATA MAHAKALI TEMPLE

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Goddess

Bawey wali Mata is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti.

Interesting Facts

Bawey Wali Mata temple was originally a fort know as Bahu Fort and Goddess here is considered second only to Mata Vaishno Devi.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are May to July and September to October.

Weather

Highest - April to June (21°C during day and 19°C during night)Average - May (24°C during the day and 20°C during night)Lowest - December to February (14°C during day and 8°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
The weather is cold throughout the year. Rainfalls and snowfalls often occur there. one should wear proper winter clothes with mufflers and gloves. An umbrella is also a must to carry.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Jammu Bus Station	4.2 KM	9419003322
Jammu Tawi Railway Station	4.1 KM	139
Jammu Airport	8 KM	0191-243 7843

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Jammu Tawi Railway Station	4.1 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Jammu Airport	8 KM	0191-243 7843

Architecture

The Mahakali temple famous as Bawe Wali Mata Temple has been built on a elevated platform and houses a black stone coloured idol of the Goddess Mahakali. Kali Mata Mandir is built within the premises of Bahu Fort. The idol of Goddess is made of white marble and is placed on 1.2 metre high podium.

Religious Significance

As per local folklore, it is believed that around 300 years ago, goddess Maha Kali appeared in Pandit Jagat Ram Sharma’s dream and spoke about her appearance in the form of a Pindi or stone buried on the hill top. Shortly after that a stone was found and a temple was built on the hill.

History

The temple is believed to have been built during 8th century in 1822 a little after the Maharaja Gulab Singh came to power. The black stone that is symbolic of the goddess is said to have been got from Ayodhya by the kings belonging to the Solar dynasty, Raja Bahu Lochan and Raja Jambu Lochan much before the temple was constructed. The temple was renovated so it appears to be a new temple. Mahakali temple dates back to 3400 BC, and is one of the oldest temples in India together with Mahamaya Temple in Bahu Rakh. The temple was renovated in 19th century by the Dogra rulers.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757