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Basukinath Temple Timings

Published darshan hours for Basukinath Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

Lord Shiva as Baba Basukinath, with Parvati · Dumka, Jharkhand

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Set in Dumka, Jharkhand, Basukinath Temple is a shrine to Lord Shiva as Baba Basukinath, with Parvati. It is also known as Baba Basukinath Dham.

A major Shiva pilgrimage site traditionally paired with Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, about 45 km away; pilgrims who complete the Jalabhishek at Baidyanath during Shravan traditionally continue on to Basukinath to complete the pilgrimage. Devotees are advised not to stand directly in front of the gates in the evening, when it is believed Shiva and Parvati meet as both shrines' gates are opened. Exact written records of the temple's founding are not available, and local tradition holds that Shiva worship has been carried out at this site for centuries, if not longer.

Jharkhand carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of Baba Baidyanath Dham at Deoghar, one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and destination of the vast Shravani Mela.

Darshan hours and daily worship

Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.

Sources give somewhat different daily schedules: one cites morning darshan roughly 3:00 AM to 4:00 PM and evening darshan from sunset to 8:00 PM, another cites morning darshan 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a midday break, and evening darshan 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hours are extended on Mondays, on Poornima, and throughout the month of Shravan. Confirm current timings locally.

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysMondays, Poornima (full moon days)
Signature annual eventsShravani Mela Kanwar pilgrimage, paired with Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Shravani MelaMonth of Shravan (July-August)A month long pilgrimage season centered on Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, during which large numbers of Kanwariya pilgrims who complete their offering at Baidyanath continue on to Basukinath as part of the same pilgrimage.
Maha ShivaratriA major observance at the temple drawing large crowds of devotees.

History and architecture

Built or establishedPresent temple structure roughly 150 years old, though the site is traditionally held to be a much older place of Shiva worship

Architecture

The temple compound follows Nagara style architecture with a pyramid shaped shikhara, and comprises around 30 shrines in total. The Shiva and Parvati temples face each other directly within the complex.

History

Exact written records of the temple's founding are not available, and local tradition holds that Shiva worship has been carried out at this site for centuries, if not longer. The present temple structure is estimated to be about 150 years old.

Planning your visit

NearbyBaidyanath Temple, Deoghar (about 45 km away)

How to reach

Located directly on the Deoghar-Dumka state highway, about 24-25 km from Dumka district headquarters. Nearest railway stations are Jasidih Junction (about 50 km) and Jamtara (about 25 km). Nearest airports are Ranchi (about 350 km) and Kolkata (about 300 km).

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Confidence: Medium. Daily darshan timings differ between sources and could not be cross-checked against an official website

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Frequently asked questions about Basukinath Temple

What is the timing of Basukinath Temple?

Published darshan hours for Basukinath Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting. Sources give somewhat different daily schedules: one cites morning darshan roughly 3:00 AM to 4:00 PM and evening darshan from sunset to 8:00 PM, another cites morning darshan 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a midday break, and evening darshan 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hours are extended on Mondays, on Poornima, and throughout the month of Shravan. Confirm current timings locally.

Which festivals are celebrated at Basukinath Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Shravani Mela, Maha Shivaratri. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

How do I reach Basukinath Temple?

Located directly on the Deoghar-Dumka state highway, about 24-25 km from Dumka district headquarters. Nearest railway stations are Jasidih Junction (about 50 km) and Jamtara (about 25 km). Nearest airports are Ranchi (about 350 km) and Kolkata (about 300 km).

Who is the presiding deity at Basukinath Temple?

Lord Shiva as Baba Basukinath, with Parvati

What is the history of Basukinath Temple?

Exact written records of the temple's founding are not available, and local tradition holds that Shiva worship has been carried out at this site for centuries, if not longer.

What else is worth seeing near Basukinath Temple?

Baidyanath Temple, Deoghar (about 45 km away)

Is Basukinath Temple known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Baba Basukinath Dham.

When was Basukinath Temple built?

Present temple structure roughly 150 years old, though the site is traditionally held to be a much older place of Shiva worship

What architectural style is Basukinath Temple built in?

The temple compound follows Nagara style architecture with a pyramid shaped shikhara, and comprises around 30 shrines in total.

How reliable is the information on this Basukinath Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Daily darshan timings differ between sources and could not be cross-checked against an official website