Gorakhnath Temple Gorakhpur

Gorakhnath Temple Gorakhpur Gorakhpur, a small city in the northern region of Uttar Pradesh, is located very close to Kushinagar and Nepal. Sitting on the shores of the River Rapti and Rohini at an elevation of 77 meters from the sea level, Gorakhpur was earlier famous as Ramgarh. It served as the capital of the Koliyas in the ancient days. However after sometime it was named after the renowned saint Goraknath who inspired people to the fullest extent by his preaching. Today this city is visited on a large extent by the travelers. They enjoy sightseeing in this small city to the fullest. However the place that attracts them most on tours to Gorakhpur is Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.
The Gorakhpur Gorakhnath Temple epitomizes the identity of the city. It is so said because the city itself was named after Mahayogi Guru or sage Gorakhnath. According to a strong belief Guru Gorakhnath meditated in Treta Yug at the place where this splendid temple is standing today.    History of Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh, India The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is named after the Guru Gorakhnath who attained prosperity in this city and also influenced devotees with his teachings. It is said that this temple is erected at the spot where Gorakhnath did meditation in Treta Yug. Today, the form and shape in which this temple is seen is said to have been conceptualized by late Mahant Digvijaynath and current head priest of the temple Mahant Aveiydyanath.
The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is almost every day visited by the devotees. But on every Tuesday and Saturday the number of the visitors increases to great extent. During the celebrations of Khichari mela thousands of devotees gather here. This festival falls in the month of January. Gorakhnath Temple is an ancient temple situated on the Gorakhpur-Sonauli state highway, about 4 km from Gorakhpur Junction Railway Station, in Uttar Pradesh. The temple is spread over an area of 52 acres. Legend says that Lord Shiva took the avatar of Guru Gorakhnath to bless the region. The Makar Sankranti Mela held in the temple is a major draw. This festival starts on 14th January and lasts for a month. Avedyanat is currently mahant or head priest of the Gorakhnath mutt. Adityanath is the intended successor of Avedyanath & He is also the founder of the Hindu Yuva Vahini,a social, cultural and nationalist group of youth who seeks to provide rightist Hindu platform. Currently he is the MP of Gorakhpur constituency. He also known as very effective youth leader in Purvanchal area of U.P.