Baba Pehad Devta
Baba Pehad Devta | |
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  Baba Pehad Devta Location in Jammu and Kashmir  Baba Pehad Devta Baba Pehad Devta (India) | |
| Coordinates: 32°39′36″N 74°55′12″E / 32.66000°N 74.92000°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Jammu |
| Elevation | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Dogri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 181221 |
Baba Pehad Devta is a temple and tourist spot in Jammu district located, on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (which is part of National Highway 44, formerly 1A), 6 km (4 mi) from Jammu on the way to Udhampur and than 11 km (7 mi) on Old Nagrota Road up to Katal Batal, thereafter a 2 km (1 mi) walking route which includes a hanging bridge or boat crossing and a trek in country side path. Situated in the Shivalik belt of the Himalayas, Baba Pehad Devta sits at an altitude of 331 m (1,086 ft) on the right bank of upstream river Tawi.
Legend
According to ancient folklore, Baba Pehad Devta, the son of Vasuki Nag (the legendary king of snakes), was given the responsibility to protect Jammu. With blessings from Bawe Wali Mata and Kaliveer, he is believed to have brought the holy Tawi River to Jammu, originating from the Kali Kundi glacier in Bhaderwah. A temple dedicated to him is erected on the banks of River Tawi next to a big rock at a dewar (Dogri term for an undercut pool) linked to an artesian well, this sacred spot is believed to be the dwelling of a large, mystical fish. The fish is often associated with pure souls and is said to possess supernatural powers. According to local tradition, witnessing this fish is believed to grant wishes—a phenomenon attributed to Baba Pehad Devta, the temple's revered deity, whom devotees believe summoned the underground water to this holy site.[1]
Geography
The site is located along the same ridge line that geologically links Mansar and Surinsar Lakes, both of which are believed to be interconnected through a subsurface artesian aquifer system. This elevated landform forms a natural watershed boundary, with the artesian pressure likely facilitating underground hydraulic connectivity between the two lakes. The sacred pool at the site, positioned on the flank of this ridge, is thought to be fed by the same pressurised groundwater source.[2]
References
- ↑ "Baba Pehar Devta: The Spiritual Heartbeat of Its Believers". The Grameen Express. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Jammu in Myths and Legends". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
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