Basukinath

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Deoghar, Jharkhand, the 'Abode of the Gods,' centers around the revered Baba Baidyanath Dham, a significant Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peeth. Beyond its spiritual importance, the town offers ancient myths, unique temple architecture like the Panchshul spire, and scenic spots like Trikut Pahar. The vibrant Shravani Mela and local pedas add to its allure.

Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar reviewed Shravani Mela preparations in Deoghar, emphasizing improved facilities and safety for pilgrims. VIP/VVIP darshan will be suspended, and the Deoghar-Basukinath four-lane road must be completed before the July 31st fair. Officials were also warned against overloaded tractor-trolleys to prevent accidents.

Santhal Pargana DIG Amber Lakra led an essential coordination meeting in Dumka, aiming to enhance safety measures for the upcoming Shravani Mela. Representatives from six districts gathered to strategize on security protocols, traffic organization, and crowd management for the significant spiritual gathering at Baba Baidyanath Dham and Basukinath Dham.

In a tragic turn of events on Wednesday night, Vinod Mahto, a talented 24-year-old DJ, lost his life to a shooting near Ruhi Chowk in Darbhanga district. Returning from what should have been a joyful visit to his maternal home, he fell victim to an ambush orchestrated by unknown attackers, linked to a prior dispute.

Basukinath, it may be mentioned here is also believed by a large section of the local pilgrims, priests and outsider ones to be the original Nagesh temple comprising one of the dwadash jyotirlingas.

Dumka deputy commissioner Rahul Kumar Sinha presided over the maiden review meeting for arrangements of Shravani mela at Basukinath on Wednesday.The meeting was attended by officials of different government departments.

Even as the district administration was busy giving finishing touches to the preparation of the shrawani mela - which will begin on July 9 - for the pilgrims arriving in Basukinath Dham temple, the dilapidated condition of the 35km stretch between Hasdiha and Nonihaat along the Dumka-Bhagalpur road is likely to prove a stumbling block.

Dumka deputy commissioner Rahul Kumar Sinha presided over the maiden review meeting for arrangements of Shravani mela at Basukinath on Wednesday.The meeting was attended by officials of different government departments.

The month-long Shrawani mela at Deoghar and Basukinath where the famous Shiva temples of lord Baidyanath and Basukinath are situated concluded on Shrawani Purnima on Wednesday.

Two men involved in a robbery case, at Basukinath under Jarmundi police station, were arrested on Friday.

DUMKA: The famous Shravni mela has people lining up for it. It is believed that by pouring holy water at Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) and Basukinath Dham (Dumka) one earns religious merit.

Jarmundi Congress MLA Badal Patralekh has expressed concerns over poor sanitation and inadequate power supply at Basukinath, which is currently hosting the month-long shravani mela.

Santhal Pargana commissioner Baleswar Singh inaugurated the month-long shravani mela at Basukinath on Tuesday.

Para teacher Soni Devi, who claimed to be the wife of state agriculture minister, Satyanand Jha, has allegedly gone missing after she met some newspersons at Basukinath in Dumka district on late Tuesday night.

As many as 25 people sustained injuries after a pick-up van ferrying them to Bihar’s Katihar district from Basukinath temple in Deoghar lost control and fell into a ditch next to the Dumka - Deoghar road near Ghortopi under Jarmundi police station limits on Thursday.