Peer Khoh:
A cave shrine located on the circular
road , 3.5 kms from the heart of the town. There is a Shiva Lingam
formed naturally in the cave; neither its antiquity nor its cause is
known. And legend has it that the cave leads underground to many other
cave shrines and even out of the country.
Ranbireshwar
Temple: Located on the Shalimar Road near the New
Secretariat, and Built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in1883 AD, Ranbireshwar
Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has one central 'Lingam' measuring
seven and a half feet height (7.5 ft.) and twelve Shiva 'Lingams' of
crystal measuring from 15 cms. To 38 cms. And galleries with thousands
of Shiva 'Lingams' fixed on stone slabs.
Raghunath
Temple:
Situated in the heart of the city and
surrounded by a group of other temples, this temple, dedicated to Lord Rama is outstanding and unique in Northern India. Work on the temple was
started by Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder of the Kingdom of Jammu and
Kashmir in 1835 AD and was completed by his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh
1860 AD. The inner walls of the main temple are covered with gold sheet
on three sides. There are many galleries with lakhs of 'Saligrams'. The
surrounding Temples are dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses
connected with the epic Ramayana.
Peer Baba:
On the back side of the Civil Airport is
famous Dargah of the Muslim saint, Peer Budhan Ali Shah. On Thursdays,
Hindu and Sikh devotees vastly outnumber their Muslim brethren at the
shrine.
Idgah:
The city has a number of historic idgah's.Of them Ziarat Baba Buddan Shah is located in the outskrits of
Jammu city at a distance of about 8 kms. towards the aerodrome at
Satwari. This ziarat is very popular among all sections of society and
is being visited by large number of people throughout the year. Baba
Buddan Shah was borne at Talwandi in Punjab and it is said that another
shrine of this Peer is located at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab.The real name
of this Peer was Shamas-ud-din, Fard-i-Wahid, Imad-ul-Mulk Hazarat Baba
Buddhan Shah. Other idgah's are Ziarat Baba Roshan Shah Wali near Gumat
Bazar, Ziarat Peer Mitha near Peer mitha bazar. Another idgah is
Panch-Peer.This Dargah is situated at a little distance from the
Maharaja's palace on the
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The place is known because of the
residence of five peers, who lived here and dedicated themselves to the
meditation.
Gurudawara:
The city has a number of historic gurudawara's. Of them Gurudawara Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is situated in
Upper Bazar near Mubarak Mandi complex.The Gurudawara has a three
ft.long white coloured marble statue of Guru Nanak Dev Ji kept in a
separate room.Maharaja Partap Singh is said to have installed the
statue.Other Gurudawara's are Gurudawara Ashram Digiana.The splendid
Gurudawara complex is located in between Gandhi Nagar and Nanak Nagar
localities of Jammu. The Gurudawara has a Guru Nanak Mission Hospital
attached to it. Another Gurudwara's are Talli Sahib near Tallab Tillo
and Gurudawara Kalgidhar near Rehari localities of Jammu.
Church:
The city has a number of historic
churches. Of them Protestant church on Wazarat road is the oldest Church
in the city of temples.Other Churches are Roman Catholic Church near
Jewel Chowk and Presentation Church of Virgin Mary. Another Church is
St.Mary Church on G.L.Dogra road.
Shahdara Sharief
: It is the shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah in
the lap of mounatins. The shirne commonly known as Shahdara Sharief is a
popular tourist spot in Rajouri district. There was a pir named Ghulam
Shah who was born in Syed Family at village Saidian Rawalpindi (now in
Pakistan). Ghulam Shah made Shadara his abode for the rest of his life.
Over a period of time,this shrine has grown into symbol of communal
harmony as Hindus, Muslims and Skihs visit this place in large numbers,
offer prayers and seek blessings of the Pir. This shrine is 30 kms.from the Rajouri
district.Buses, Cars and Jeeps carrying pilgrims ply on this road
regularly. The Rajouri district is
approx.158 kms from Jammu district. Buses, Cars and Jeeps carrying
tourist's ply on the road.
Buddha Amarnath:
In the north east of Poonch Town is
situated an ancient temple of Lord Shiva on the left bank of Pulsata
stream. The area is known as Rajpura Mandi, two kms above Mandi village.
This is a unique Shiva Temple which is located on the foot hill and not
on the hill top and secondly the Shivling of white stone is not
self-made. The stream which flows near it, is the Loran stream but it is
believed by the locals that Ravan's grandfather Pulasta Rishi performed
his tapasya and thus is known as Pulsata stream. This shrine is older
than of Amarnathji of Kashmir. Thousands of people visit on Raksha
Bandhan. Before partition,many people used to visit this shrine from
areas now occupied by Pakistan. This shrine is 25 kms.from the Poonch
town. Buses, Cars, Jeeps carrying pilgrims ply on the road regularly.On
Raksha Bandhan lots of people visited the shrine. The Poonch district is
approx.225 kms. from Jammu district.Transport are available for Poonch
district regularly.
Nangali Sahib:Nangali Sahib Gurudwara is situated on
the left bank of Drungli Nallah. This Gurudwara was established by Sant
Bhai Mela Singh who is said to have visited this shrine in 1810 A.D. when
he was on his way to conquer Kashmir. This place has got great religious
importance and attachment to devotees. Thousands of pilgrims of all
religions throughout the country come to this place every year. This shrine is four kms away from Poonch
city. Buses, Cars carrying pilgrims ply on the road regularly. Transport
are available from Jammu district regularly. Poonch district is approx.
225 kms. from Jammu district.
Bahu Fort / Temple:5 kms from Jammu city. Situated 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 pilgrims throng
this templeand jostle for 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 beautiful
terraced garden which is favourite picnic spot of the city folk. It has
waterfalls, flowers and big trees.
Maha Maya Temple and City
Forest:On the by-pass road behind
Bahu Fort, the city forest surrounds the
ancient Maha Maya Temple overlooking the
river Tawi. A small garden surrounded by
acres of woods provides best view of the
city. This place is connected with all the
spots of the city. Regular transport is
available from all the connecting points.
Minibuses and Autorickshaws can take you
right upto the fort on payment of nominal
fare.
