Gorakh Nath Mandir

Gorakhnath Mandir is the famous place to visit in Gorakhpur. Mandir name derives from the medieval saint, Gorakhnath, a Yogi who travelled whole India and make Nath Sampradaya. Khichdi Mela (Makar Sankranti) is the festival when thousands of devotees come to this temple to offer khichdi to Gorakhnath Baba.
Gorakhnath Temple is the important tourist place and important crenter for Nath Yogis. This is also known as yoga sadhna, austerities and enlightenment of Guru Gorakhnath and has significant following in eastern uttar Pradesh.
This is standing on the 52 acres of the land and is located on Gorakhpur-Socauli state highway.