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Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur is a famous city of India situated near the border with Nepal in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh state. It is also the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur district. It is famous as a religious center, which was a sadhana of Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jain and Sikh saints. But after the medieval universal saints, Gorakhnath, his present name was named Gorakhpur on his own name. The famous Gorakhnath temple here is still the back of the Nath sect. It is also the birthplace of Paramahansa Yogananda, the great saints. There are also many other historical sites in this city, such as the Buddhist Home, Imambara, Dargah of the 18th Century and the leading publication of Hindu religious texts, Gita Press.

In the 20th century, Gorakhpur was a focal point for the Indian independence movement and today the city has become a major trading center. The headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway, which was known as the 'Bengal Nagpur Railway' in British period, is situated right here. Now to develop it as an industrial area, Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) has been set up 15 km from the old town.

The origin of the name:
The city of Gorakhpur and the name of the district have been named after a famous ascetic saint named Matsyendranath, the chief disciple, Gorakhnath. Yogi Matsyendranath and his chief disciple, Gorakhnath together, established a community of saints. It is said about Gorakhnath Temple that this is the place where Gorakhnath used to give special emphasis on the development of self-control for practicing Hatha Yoga and used to perform penance in the same currency during the year. Even today, in Gorakhnath temple, the fires of the fires have continued to be continuously relieved from time immemorial.

History:
In ancient times, the geographical area of Gorakhpur was included in the modern district of Basti, Deoria, Kushinagar, and Azamgarh. According to the Vedic writings, the ruling is known Ayurveda of Ayodhya, Ikshwaku, who was the founder of Suryavanshi, whose royal family, the Ravan's Ram is well known to all the Suryavanshi kings. The entire center of the ancient Arya culture and the main center of civilization, Kausal, and Malla, which was located in sixteen Mahajanapadas, were located in the 6th century B.C., it was an important center of the states.

There is a confluence of Rapti and Rohini rivers in Gorakhpur. In the sixth century BC, Gautama Buddha had renounced his majestic clothes before going for the discovery of truth. Later, he renounced his body in the courtyard of Mall Raja Hastipal Mall, after the Kushinara, capital of Malla State, now known as Kushinagar. Kushinagar still has a memorial of this effect. This city is also associated with Lord Mahavir's visit to the 24th Jain Tirthankara, which is associated with Lord Buddha. The place where Lord Mahavira was born is not far from Gorakhpur. Later, he received Mahanvivaran (salvation) in his maternal uncle's palace in Pavapuri. It is about 15 kms from Pavapuri Kushinagar. All these places were part of the twin capitals of the mall dynasty (16 Mahajanapadas) of ancient India. In this way, there was also the state of Kshatriya Gan Sangha in Gorakhpur, which is currently known as Saintharwari.

After the Ikshwaku dynasty, when the Nand Dynasty was conquered by the Nand Dynasty in 4th century, Gorakhpur became part of Maurya, Shunga, Kushan, Gupt and Harsh kingdoms. Chandragupta Maurya, the great emperor of India who was the founder of the Maurya dynasty, had a relation with a small ancient republic of Pipilivan. This Republic was also situated in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh between the valley of Nepal and Roopindai in Kasiya. In the 10th century, Tharu's King Madan Singh ruled over the city of Gorakhpur and the surrounding area. The place of birth of King Vikas Sankrityan has also been there.

In medieval times, this city was named Gorakhpur in the name of medieval Hindu saints Gorakhnath. Though Gorakhnath's date of birth is not yet clear, however, it is also said that his younger brother Bhim himself had come here to invite Yudhisthira's Rajusya Yajna during the Mahabharata period. Since Goraksnathji was at that time Samadhiasthali, Bhima had rested for several days here. Their giant statue still attracts a large number of pilgrims every year.

In the 12th century, Muhammad Ghauri, the Muslim ruler of Northern India, was victorious on Gorakhpur area, and later this region remained for some centuries under the influence of Muslim rulers like Qutbuddin Aibek and Bahadur Shah. In the early 16th century, a mystic poet and famous saint Kabir of India also lived here and a village named Mughar (located in present day Sant Kobirnagar), where instead of burial, still attracts many pilgrims, from Gorakhpur Located approximately 20 km away.

In the 16th century, the Mughal emperor Akbar got the name of Gorakhpur under Awadh province in those administrative units named Government, on the reorganization of the empire, which had established five governments.

The famous 18th-century dargah, named Imambara, is located just 2 km from the railway station here. Apart from this, the Dargah of Sufi saints named Roshan Ali Shah of Imambara also is in this city. Here also a fume burns continuously. This city is also famous for gold and silver crowns.

Gorakhpur came directly to British control in 1803. It remained in the main centers of the Revolt of 1857 and later played a major role in the Indian independence movement.

After the incident of Gorakhpur district Chauri Chaura on February 4, 1922, which proved to be a turning point in the history of the freedom struggle of India, came to the discussion after a crowd of 2000 people, angry at police torture, blew up the station of Chauri Chaura, which killed nineteen policemen. Is done Due to this violence of the general public, Mahatma Gandhi postponed his non-cooperation movement. The result was that in Uttar Pradesh, a nationwide major revolutionary party, called the Hindustan Republican Association, formed an open challenge to the British government on August 9, 1925, and consequently, the party's chief warning leader Ram Prasad 'Bismil' was held in Gorakhpur jail. In the fight against the British rule, the execution was given for active participation. On December 19, 1927, where Bishal's funeral was performed, the place named Rajghat is situated on the banks of river Rapti in Gorakhpur.

In 1934, there was an earthquake whose intensity was measured on the 8.1-meter scale, there was a lot of loss in the city.

Two other important incidents in the district made the city more public in 1942. Jawaharlal Nehru was arrested on August 9 shortly after the famous Quit India Movement and he was sued in this district. He spent the next three years in jail here. The security forces of the British government launched a protest rally on August 23 in Doheriya village under the Pali block under Sehjnna Tehsil, resulting in nine people killed and hundreds injured. A martyr monument stands still at that place.

It is also the birthplace of the highly popular Rahul Sankrityayan, besides this it is also known for the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway (NERR). Krantikari Shatchindra Nath Sanyal, who was sentenced to life imprisonment twice, also spent the last moment of his life in this city. Sachin Das was the founder of the 'Hindustan Republican Association' later when he was attacked by TB (Tuberculosis), he went to Bhuvali for health benefits and died there. His house is still in Beitiyahata where a large multi-storey residential building has been constructed on Sahara's ownership. Late Jitendra Nath Sanyal, who had never rebelled against the British in this house, was also his younger brother. These Jiten da had written a book on Sardar Bhagat Singh, convicted in the Lahore conspiracy which the British seized.

The most interesting chapter in this city's history is the air base of the Indian Air Force located here (Arbes), which was destroyed by a Pakistani spy in 1974 with six followers. The Pakistani spy Abu Shuja (Abu Waqar whose real name is Abu Salim) is known as Abu Waqar. After returning from India, he wrote a book named Ghazi, in which he claimed that more than 200 Indian aircraft were killed in that attack.

Urdu poet Firak Gorakhpuri, hockey player Prem Maya and Divakar Ram, Ram Aasre wrestler and comedian Asit Sen are among the key persons associated with Gorakhpur. Famous journalist Alok Verma was also a karmasthali. Famous Hindi writer Munshi Premchand's karmasthali has also been the city.

Scenic Spots:
As unique and beautiful India as in the world, it is equally unique and attractive Uttar Pradesh in India. The Gorakhpur tourism quadrant is spread across a broad terrain in Purvanchal of Uttar Pradesh. Under this there are many districts of Gorakhpur-Mandal, Basti-Mandal, and Azamgarh-Mandal. This tourism quadrangle has its own distinctive tradition, covering much archaeological, spiritual, historical, cultural and natural heritage. Sarayu, Rapti, Ganga, Gndk, lacerated wound, Abhisncit blessing of Rohini such sacred rivers, Bgwan Buddha, Tirthankara Mahavira, Sant Kabir, Guru Gorakhnath of Tpःsthli, religion-sambhava various Dharmavlmbion that message temples and nature decorated, beautifully kept This range filled with panoramic bird sanctuaries and sanctuaries is the center of tourist attraction of all sections.

Gorakhnath Temple:
Gorakhpur is situated in the most beautiful grand temple ultimate proven master Goraknath founder of Nath sect in Nepal road 4 km distance from the railway station. Khichdi Mela is organized every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, in which hundreds of thousands of devotees/tourists are involved. It lasts for one month.

Vishnu Temple:
It is located in Shahpur Mohalla, 3 kilometers from the railway station on Medical College Road. This temple has a huge statue of Lord Vishnu built from the 12th century's Palan black criterion stone. Traditional Ramlila is organized here on the occasion of Dussehra.

Greetings:
On the walls of white marble at Geetapar, located 4 km away from the railway station, in the Gitanjputa, the stanza of the whole 18 chapters of Srimadabhavadgita is engraved. On the walls of Geetapra, the 'painting' of the important events of the life of Sage Parshurottam Shriram and Lord Shree Krishna is displayed. Here rare books of Hindu religion, handloom and textile garments are sold at cheap rates. The world famous magazine Kalyan is published here.

Vinod van:
The beautiful entertainment center (picnic spot) is located on Gorakhpur-Kushinagar road, 9 kilometers from the railway station, with beautiful and attractive shades, where darshingsha and other deer, python, rabbit and other wild animals vary. Here too there is a place of ancient old Mai, which attracts many devotees on New Year, Navratri and other occasions.

Geetavatika:
Located at a distance of 3 kilometers from the railway station on Gorakhpur-Piparich route, Gathavatika is situated in the magnificent beautiful temple of Radha-Krishna. It was founded by renowned social worker Hanuman Prasad Poddar.

Ramgarh Tal:
Ramgarh Chal is located in a vast land area of 1700 acres, 5 kilometers from the railway station. It is a very attractive center for tourists. Here are the water sports centers, Buddhist museums, Tara Mandals, Champdavevi Parks and Ambedkar gardens.

Imambara:
Located in the heart of Gorakhpur city, 2 km from the railway station, this Imambara was built by Nawab Asafuddaula in 1717 AD with the permission of Hazrat Baba Roshan Elishah. From here on, two precious refreshments have been kept one gold and one silver. From there the procession of Muharram emerges.

Ancient Mahadev Jharkhandi Temple:
Located on the Deoria Road from Gorakhpur, 4 kilometers from the city near Kudghat Market, this ancient Shiva place is situated in the eastern part of the Ramgarh pen.

Munshi Premchand Garden:
Located in the heart of Gorakhpur city, 6 kilometers from the railway station, this panoramic garden is built on the name of renowned literary Munshi Premchand. It has a huge library related to Prem Chandra's literature and it is a sign of the days when Munshi Premchand was a school teacher in Gorakhpur.

Suryakunda Temple:
In this place situated in the center of the rhythm located at a distance of 4 kilometers from the railway station in Gorakhpur city, it is famous that Lord Rama rested here, which was a magnificent Sunikund temple in the long run. Spread over 10 acres.

Literature:
Mystic poet and legendary saint Kabir (1440-1518) were right here. They died due to a village named Mugar (20 km away from Gorakhpur). Kabir Das tried to establish peace and religious harmony among his countrymen through his poems. Instead of buried in Maghre, he attracts a large number of pilgrims.

Munshi Premchand (1880-1936), a great Hindi novelist of India lived in Gorakhpur. A Munshi Premchand Park is still established in his name near the house where he lived and he wrote his literature.

Firak Gorakhpuri (1896-1982, full name: Raghupati Sahay Firaq), is still his childhood home in the famous Urdu poet, Gorakhpur. He later moved to Allahabad where he remained Professor of English at Allahabad University for a long time.

Parmanand Shrivastava (born February 10, 1935 - Death: 5 November 2013) was a reputed literary figure of Hindi. His calculations are in the top critics of Hindi. His special contribution was in establishing Premchand Peeth at Gorakhpur University. In addition to the writing of several books, he also edited the Hindi-language literary magazine criticism. He was awarded Vyas Samman and Bharat Bharti Award for his remarkable contribution in the field of criticism. After a prolonged illness, he died in Gorakhpur.

The famous music director Laxmikant Pyarelal was born in the city of Gorakhpur.

Famous poet and critic Majnon Gorakhpuri was also from Gorakhpur.

The famous Urdu poet Mohammad Omar Khan alias Omar Gorakhpuri is a disciple of famous Urdu poet Dag Dehlavi, Gorakhpur.

The publication of many Hindu sacred texts in Gorakhpur is a popular place. This institution is located in a magnificent building made of marble. On the walls of this building, 18 chapters of Ramayana and Geeta are engraved with live pictures of Ram and Krishna's life.

culture:
A culture of Gorakhpur city is amazing in itself. The confluence of tradition and culture can be seen every day in the picturesque city. If you are in Gorakhpur city then you can see the harmony of life and speed here. In order to follow beautiful and influential folk traditions, residents here are habituated on regular basis. With the rich culture of the people here, you can not live without being charmed by observing the breathtaking scenery. The fine work of chisel-hammer on the outside of the buildings of weaving and embroidery of women of Gorakhpur, wood carving, doors and their craft-beauty, will attract you. Along with culture in Gorakhpur, the public life here is very quiet and hard working. Images of gods and goddesses, fine works on the stone are seen there. It is a religious culture to decorate every temple made with blocks. There are many options of delicious food in Gorakhpur city. Traditional cultural practices of rampuri fish cooking and Kakori kebab plate of Awad are special dishes here.

The largest part of the Gorakhpur culture is the tradition of folk songs and folk dances. This tradition is very artistic and Gorakhpur is a vivid part of a culture. Bashinde enjoys long days of work with singing and dance. They perform dance and folk songs on various occasions during various festivals and seasons during the year. Barhows sing during the rainy season and in the winter, during the night, sing Alaha, Kajree, Kaharwa, and Phag. People of Gorakhpur use a lot of harmonium, Dholak, Manjeera, Mridang, Nagda, plate etc. as musical instruments. The most popular folk dances are displayed on special occasions for some festivals and fairs. Gorakhpur's legacy and traditional dance is an important part of his culture for singing on the occasion of marriage. Gorakhpur has been working as a well-known singer Balesar, Bhojpuri folk singer Manoj Tiwari, Malini Awasthi, Manavivati etc.

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