Bāsukināth Mandir
The court where the case is closed
⭐ Why it is famous
Pilgrims say a Śrāvaṇa yātrā is complete only after Bāsukināth — the 'court' where Baidyanāth's petitions are settled.
📜 Pilgrimage history
An old Śiva shrine of the Santhal Parganas, expanded through the kāṅvar tradition of the last two centuries.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 04:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Pairs with Deoghar, 43 km away
- Śrāvaṇa Mondays are extremely crowded
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Bāsukināth Mandir, Basukinath, DumkaJasidih Jn (JSME) — 50 km
Basukinath bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Deoghar (DGH) — 50 km
Buses and shared taxis from Deoghar (43 km).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Dharmaśālās at Basukinath
- Hotels in Deoghar
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Massanjore dam
- Dumka hills
📅 Best time to visit
October–March