[3][4] The temple is dedicated to the deity Jwala Ji, the Kul Devi of many Kashmiri Hindu families.

[5] The historian Kalhana refers to the village "Khrew" in the Rajatarangini as "Khaduvi" and writes of three hundred and sixty freshwater springs being present there.

[2] The construction of the Jwal Ji temple dates back to the twentieth century, commissioned by Raja Daya Krishna Kaul.

Legend has it that before the temple was built, the divine presence of Jwala Devi appeared as a radiant light (Jyoti) at this sacred site.

In response to the plea of the deities, Jwala Devi decided to reside permanently at this place, leading to the establishment of the revered Jwal Ji temple.