God
Gorakhnath is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kushida Bus Stand |
14.8 KM | 18004253266 |
 Katihar Junction Railway Station |
41.5 KM | 139 |
 Bagdogra Railway Station |
160 KM | 08212424995 |
Architecture
Gorakhnath Temple has a white shrine and has an entrance arch and this Siddhapeeth was declared by Guru Gorakhnath. The temple of Maa Durga in the east of the temple, Chaiti Kali in the west, Mahamaya in the south, Gorakhandi's location in the north-eastern direction, it seems that Devanagari Gorakhpur is very ancient. Some historians say that Ashoka Chakra and Nagfan are inscribed from the upper part of the temple. The construction of the temple is a unique example of art work of ancient times with special shaped bricks, lime, surkhi. This temple seems to be amazing in a situation like turning the bowl of the foundation upside down.
Religious Significance
On the other hand, according to a Quindati, in an estimated 1053 AD, the famous saint Gorakhnathji Maharaj came to Jag Makhindra Gorakh in Kamakhya in Kamakhya, Assam and was going to Kamakhya in order to free his master from the clutches of Nanyogin.
History
This temple was built in 18th century and renovated in 1947. Ashoka Chakra and Nagfan are the contributors of this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 07:30 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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