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Gorakhnath Temple, also known by the name of Gorakhnath Matth, is a holy site in Gorakhpur. It is the temple of the Nath monastic group and derives its name from the name of a famous yogi, Gorakhnath. It is said that Yogi Gorakhnath was an incarnation of Lord Shiva. His idol is placed inside Gorakhnath Temple and is worshiped by the monks and locals. The present-day chief priest of the matth is Yogi Adiyanath.
It Is Known For:-
1) Gorakhnath Temple is the main attraction in Gorakhpur that enshrines Yogi Gorakshaknath, an incarnation of Lord Shiva
2) It houses the Samadhi and Tomb of Gorakshaknath. Each year on his birth & death anniversary, hundreds of devotees and monk visit this place and offer their prayers
3) Makar Sankranti is an important festival celebrated here. Thousands of devotees visit the place and offer Khichdi to Lord Gorakhshaknath
4) Other major Hindu festivals like Diwali, Holi, Janmashtami, Shivaratri etc. are celebrated here as well
Best Time To Visit:-
Gorakhnath Temple is a major shrine in Gorakhpur and attracts a large number of devotees, as well as tourists, on a daily basis. It welcomes the people of all faiths without any discrimination and can be visited throughout the year.
Reaching There:-
Gorakhnath Temple is a major shrine in the region of Gorakhpur. It has a vast connection of the roadways and railways that make it feasible for the visitors to reach the temple easily. The local transit is available for reaching the matth conveniently.
Nearest Railway Station- Gorakhpur Railway Station
Nearest Airport- Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport
