The Gorakhnath Temple of Gorakhpur is a huge pilgrimage center that attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from across the country. The temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva. This temple with greenery and white aura all around, is worshiped all over the world as the main peeth of the Nath sect (Guru Gorakhnath).
Shri Yogi Adityanath, the head of Gorakhnath Peeth, is one of the most popular politicians of BJP, he is popular as one time Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Chief Ministerial candidate in 2022 election. Therefore, this temple has great importance in the politics of Uttar Pradesh.
The history of Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh is very well explained in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's autobiography by Shantanu Gupta titled The Monk Who Became Chief Minister.
Other temples dedicated to other Hindu bhagwan’s can be seen in the adjacent temples. The second hall houses life-sized statues of various saints and gurus of the \"Nath\" sect. You can find all the basic facilities in the campus. The roads leading to the temple are clean. The temple complex is large, very well maintained.
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In Hinduism, cows are considered sacred and viewed as a caregiver or maternal figure. Gorakhnath ji was extremely dedicated to rearing and serving the cows and thus following the same path, the gaushala in the temple is operated in a very hygienic manner.
The city got its name from Gorakhnath, also known as Gorakshanath, a respected saint who traveled all over the country and wrote many texts that form the foundation of the principles, values and beliefs of the Nath Sampradaya (community) today.
The Gorakhnath temple of Gorakhpur belongs to the Nath Math group of Nath tradition sitting quietly in a vast area of 52 acres, which was established by Honorable Guru Matsyendranath ji. Gorakhnath was one of the notable disciples of Matsyendranath. Throughout the history of the yogic culture, Gorakhnath is considered an extremely accomplished Hindu yogi. The Gorakhpur temple was built in the honor of Saint Gorakhnath who did his spiritual practice here.
Every year, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, thousands of devotees visit Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur to offer prayers and enjoy Khichdi. The temple is also sometimes visited by the King of Nepal during such festivals.
Uttar Pradesh is the land of famous leaders, yogis, poets and artists, who have contributed a lot to the dignity of the nation. The Gorakhnath Math of Uttar Pradesh has been involved in political affairs for more than a century. Gorakhpur's Gorakhnath Temple organizes many cultural and social activities that aim to uphold Hindu customs and traditions, and is thus considered a cultural center of the city.
The evening musical light and sound show is the main attraction these days. Enchanting musical fountain, beautiful pond with boating facilities look more attractive. Gorakhnath Temple is well connected by Indian Railways and Bus transport.
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