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Gorakhpur
Uttar PradeshGorakhpur is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, known for its rich spiritual heritage and cultural significance. It is home to several ancient temples and is a major destination for religious tourism. The city's crown jewel is the Gorakhnath Temple, dedicated to Saint Gorakhnath, a central figure in the Nath tradition of Hinduism.
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Temples in Gorakhpur
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Gorakhnath Temple
Khakholakh Aditya Temple
Vimal Aditya Temple
Ganga Aditya Temple
Sri Tripura Bhairavi Mandir
Aadi Varaheshwar Temple
Yaksh Vinayak Temple
Atma Veereshwar Mahadev Temple
Lolark Aditya Mandir
Ark Vinayak Temple
Keshav Aditya Temple
Shailaputri Temple
Vishalakshi Temple
Mayukh Aditya Temple
Vridha Kaleshwar Temple
Bandi Devi Temple
Lalita Gauri Mandir
Sakhi Ke Hanuman Temple
Maan Mandir
Panki Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir
Shri Krishna Pranami Param Dham
Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple
Tixi Temple
Kali Khoh Temple
Chandrika Devi Temple
Bara Devi Temple
Tarkulha Devi Temple
Budhiya Mai Mandir
JK Temple
Golghar Kali Mandir
Maa Lahar Ki Devi Temple
Ashtabhuja Devi Temple
Budheshwar Mahadev Temple
Anandeshwar Temple
Panchkuian Mandir
Lalita Devi Mandir
Aliganj Hanuman Mandir
Durga Mandir
How to Reach Gorakhpur
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
Gorakhpur Airport is the nearest airport, facilitating easy access for domestic and international tourists.
Reach by Train
Gorakhpur Junction is a major railway station connecting the city to various parts of India.
Reach by Road
Local transportation includes buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws.
Historical Timeline
- Ancient Gorakhpur was part of the kingdom of Koshal, one of the sixteen mahajanpadas in the 6th Century B.C
- It was ruled by the Iksvaku dynasty, with notable rulers including King Ram
- The city was later part of the Maurya, Shunga, Kushana, Gupta, and Harsha dynasties
- In the 12th century, Gorakhpur was associated with Saint Gorakhnath, who founded the Nath Sampradaya
- The city played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle, notably the Chauri-Chaura incident in 1922.
Bhagwan in Gorakhpur
Bhagwan associated to Gorakhpur and whose famous temples and sthal are there in Gorakhpur
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gorakhnath Temple is dedicated to Saint Gorakhnath, a central figure in the Nath tradition of Hinduism, and is a major pilgrimage site.
