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Gorakhnath Temple
- Gorakhpur,Uttar Pradesh
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Overview
The Gorakhnath Temple is situated in Gorakhpur.
About the Temple
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. His very sacred charan paduka has been placed close to his mediation site. Prayers are held every day in the morning and evening. The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is almost every day visited by the devotees. Every Tuesday and Saturday the number of the visitors increases to great extent.
Legend and Stories
The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is named after the Guru Gorakhnath who learned his lessons in austerities from Matsyendranath, the founder of Nath Sampradaya (monastic group). Together with his disciple Gorakhnath, Guru Matsyendranath founded the school of Hatha Yoga, one of the schools most well known and practiced schools of Yoga. A legend associated with this temple and Guru Gorakhnath is that devotees chanting Gorakhnath chalisa 12 times are blessed with the Divya Jyoti or the miraculous flame. 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. Notwithstanding 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.
Accessibility
The nearest airport to Gorakhnath Temple is the Gorakhpur Air Force Base. The nearest railway station is Gorakhpur Junction Train Station which is 2 km away from Gorakhnath Temple.
Temple Address
Gorakhnath Temple
Gorakhpur Road,
Gorakhpur,
Uttar Pradesh
Pincode - 273015, India
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 3:00 AM to 10:00 PM.