Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur

GORAKHNATH TEMPLE

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

God

The main diety of this temple is Gorakhnath, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Interesting Facts

The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is considered to be the most important center for Nath Yogis. The temple is representative of the yoga sadhna, austerities and enlightenment of Guru Gorakhnath.
The stairs and padukas of Shri Guru Gorakhnath are present in Sanctum.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (39°C during day and 28°C during night)Average - May (36°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 15°C during night)Monsoon season - June 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
Gorakhpur Bus Stand	4.5 KM	18001802877
Domingarh Railway Station	3 KM	139
Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport	11 KM	05512273485

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Domingarh Railway Station	3 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport	11 KM	05512273485

Architecture

The Gorakhnath Temple, situated in Gorakhpur, is completed in the same holy place, where Gorakhnathji had done penance while roaming in place of Jwala Devi. This temple was named after the name of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath who is said to have meditated in the location of this temple in the Tretayug. This temple is a good example of peeth of the Nath sect along with Indian sculpture. The most attractive feature of this temple is the garbh griha where white marble statue of sage Gorakhnath is portrayed as a manifestation of Lord Shiva in deep meditation posture. There is a pond called Bhimsarovar also located in the East of the temple. The pond contains holy water of all the pilgrimages in India. It is belived that this pond also found mention in the stories of the Mahabharata. Nowadays, this pond has been turned into a boating site by the authorities of the temple. There are many gorakhani information in the temple on the wall of the marble and the marking of the pictures of the Navnath is also present marble statue of Sage Gorakhnath.

History

In the records of the temple it is revealed that the Gorakhpur Gorakhnath Temple structure and shape was transformed over the period of time. In fact many attempts were made to destroy this temple during the rule of the Sultanate and Mughal era. First it was the Alaudin Khilji who destroyed the Gorakhnath temple in 14th century and later it was destroyed by yet another devout Islamic ruler of India Aurangzeb in 18th century. Not with standing the fact that the structure was destroyed twice, the place still holds its sanctity, its significance and its pious aura. The form and shape in which this temple is seen today is said to have been conceptualized by late Mahant Digvijaynath and the current Mahant Avedyanathji in the second half of 19th century.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 07:00 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