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Basukinath Temple
- Jarmundi,Jharkhand
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Overview
Basukinath is situated in Dumka, in Jharkhand. It lies on the Deoghar – Dumka state highway and is around 25 km to the northwest of Dumka. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Basukinath Temple is the main attraction here. It is situated on Jasidih Dumka New Railway line and Basukinath Railway Station is the nearest railheads hence can be accessed by trains too. Ranchi Airport is the nearest airport. In a year, scores of people from different parts of country come here to worship Lord Shiva. In the month of Shravan people of several other countries also come here to worship Lord Shiva.
About the temple
Legend has it that the Basukinath temple is the court of Baba Bhole Nath. In the Basukinath Dham, Shiv and parvati temple are just in-front of each other. In the evening when gates of both the temples are opened then the devotees are suggested to move away from in-front of the gates as there is a belief that Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati meet each other at this time. Basukinath is one of the most ancient temples. There are many other small temples of different Gods and Goddesses also in the same compound.
Festivals
Basukinath is famous for the Shraavana mela which happens between July and August. Many devotees visit the place from various parts of India and offer holy water of Ganges to the deity collected from Sultangunj, Bhagalpur district in Bihar, which is almost 135 km from Basukinath. An unbroken line of people in saffron-dyed clothes stretches over the path between Bhagalpur and Basukinath is seen during the fair. Whether Some pilgrims are called "Bol Bam" they put the holy water on the shivling after 4–5 days journey. They can stop many places during the journey. While some pilgrims which are called Dak Bam and they do not stop even once in their journey from Sultanganjs to Basukinath.
Accessibility
Basukinath lies on the Deoghar – Dumka State highway and is located around 25 km northwest of Dumka. Basukinath Railway Station is located on Jasidih-Dumka New Railway line.
Address
Baba Basukinath Dham,
Basukinath Village,
Dumka, Basukinath, Jharkhand 814118
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
Morning 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.