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- Gorakhpur city is present in UP on the bank of river Rapti in Purvanchal region.
- The city is home to the Gorakhnath Math, a Gorakhnath temple.
- The city is named after the saint Baba Gorakshanth.
- Gorakhpur city is the gateway to many cultures.
- Historically, it was a part of Lord Rama’s renowned Koshla kingdom.
- There are many temples present in the city, Gorakhnath Temple , Vishnu Temple, Arogya Mandir,
- Famous tourist places also include Gita Press and Gita Vatika.
- Mahavir, Gautam Buddha and Kabir are associated with this region.
- It is considered to be a gateway to Hinduism and Buddhism.
- The city celebrates “Khichdi Mela” for a month at the shrine of Gorakhnath.
