Gorakhpur Beyond Hinduism

Gorakhpur which is known world wide for gita press, largest publisher of hindu religious text and Gorakhnath Temple which is a epi centre of nath sampradaya of Hinduism.

But ,

Very few know Gorakhpur's land has given equal opportunity to all religion to flourish .

Here are some example which will prove my belief.

1. Gita Vatika

The Geeta Vatika was founded by Swami Hanuman Prasad Poddar, who was also the founder-editor of Kalyan & Founding trustees of Geeta Press . In Geeta Vatika premises this temple "RADHA KRISHNS SADHNA KENDRA " was established. The Shri Radha Krishna Meditation Centre where constant prayers are carried out for Krishna’s divine love, Radha. The temple is built in North India’s Naagra style, and since 1968, there have been constant chants of Hare Ram and Hare Krishna, carried out through the day and night. In recent times, there has been a majestic canopy, or mandap, set up specifically to facilitate the prayers and chants that keep the Geeta Vatika alive.

2. Shahi Mosque

There are many Mosque in Gorakhpur city but Mosque situated in Urdu Bazar at Ghanta Ghar chauraha is unique in itself . This Mosque is a great Example of Mughal Architecture which was built by Third son of Alamgir Aurangazeb whose name was Mohammad Muazzam Shah . Muazzam Shah later became 8th Emperor of Mughal Empire who ruled indian Subcontinent from 1707-1712 with name Shah Alam I and Title Bahadur Shah I . Shahi Mosque of Gorakhpur was built before 350 years ago when once as a prince Muazzam Shah Came to Gorakhpur Area for hunting. At that time He rested at this Place . In Mughal Peroid Mughal use to make Mosque where they rest . Construction of this Mosque was done under the guidance of Khalilurrehman, Mughal Subedar Gorakhpur Region at that time . This Mosque at that Time used to be on the bank of Rapti River But Now Rapti River has been shifted ( Geographical Incident) Gorakhpur was once known as Muazzambad for atleast 100 years but in 1801 AD British crown Renamed it as Gorakhpur .

3. Gurudwara Jatashankar

Guru Nanak Dev ji had accepted the hospitality of Satasi Raja Rai Singh in Gorakhpur during his visit. It was here that Guru Nanak Dev had accepted hospitality, that city was earlier known as Raipur. Today people know it by name from Raiganj locality.

4. St. Andrew's Church

Built in 1898 CE by BNW ( Bengal and North Western) Company for the British Railway officials so thay could offer prayer to Jesus. Church is an Example of beautiful Architecture by Britishers.