The Raja considered this a divine direction to establish his new capital here, as the scene he witnessed at this site represented peaceful coexistence.

[2][4] The fort is located on a high plateau land overlooking the Tawi River on its rocky left bank with an average elevation of 325m.

The forest area that surrounds the fort has been developed into a well laid out park called the "Bagh-e-Bahu", from where a commanding view of the city of Jammu could be seen.

[1] The fort, the temple, and the Bagh-e-Bahu garden are located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Jammu city centre.

However, this project was shelved and consequently the widened new road provided better access to the fort and the temple, and the number of visitors to these places has since increased.

Bahu, the eldest of Agnigarbha's 18 sons, is credited with establishing the Jammu city and building the fort.

A pyramidal structure is on the right flank (with very thick walls to withstand any gun attack) of the fort was an ammunition store.

Today, a priest performs a few rites uttering some religious incantations and sprinkles holy water over the animal (usually a sheep or goat) and then lets it go free.

Other food offering made by devotees is a sweet dish called Kadah (pudding), after their wishes placed before the deity are fulfilled.

Considering the heritage status of the fort, further conservation works have been planned at a cost of Rs 6.97 million.

[11] A popular Hindu festival is known as "Bahu Mela"[12] is held during the Navaratras in the fort area, twice a year, during March–April and September–October.