Basukinath is in Dumka district of Jharkhand state in India. It is situated near Jarmundi village at about 43 kms from Deoghar and is the culminating point of pilgrimages to Deoghar. It is famous for Shiva Temple and the pilgrimage to Babadham is considered incomplete, without paying homage at Basukinath. The temple’s history is connected with Ghatwals of Nonihat. Millions of people from all over the world come here every year on pilgrimage and worship Lord Shiv.