Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur
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The Shri Gorakhnath Mandir is a temple of the Nath monastic order group of the Nath tradition. The name Gorakhnath derives from the medieval saint, Gorakshanath, a yogi who travelled widely across India and authored a number of texts that form a part of the canon of Nath Sampradaya. The Nath tradition was founded by guru Matsyendranath. This math is situated in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India within large premises. The temple performs various cultural and social activities and serves as the cultural hub of the city. ()
Coordinates: 26°46'25"N, 83°21'29"E
Day trips
Gorakhnath Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Vir Bahadur Singh Planetarium, Ramgarh Tal Lake, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University.