Gorakhpur district

Gorakhnath Math

“Hindu Temple in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India”

Gorakhnath Math or Gorakhnath Temple or Shri Gorakhnath Mandir is a Hindu 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 Natha 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.