The Nath yogis honour Gorakhnath, a teacher of the eleventh or twelfth century whose dates are not fixed, and their centre in the plain is the matha at Gorakhpur on the Rapti.
Wandering Nath yogis, with caves and hermitages across the middle country (the Gokhar hill at Mahoba is one), carry tantric and hatha-yoga teaching and have a following among peasants and chiefs. Later accounts say the Gorakhpur temple was destroyed twice (later).
Who holds it
- Title
- Mahant (abbot) of the Nath yogis
- Since
- not known
- Born
- not known
- Confidence
- low
Wikipedia Gorakhnath Temple.
What it holds
- The matha at Gorakhpur and its endowments (not itemised)
- The hermitages of the Nath yogis
Allies and rivals
Patrons: local chiefs and peasants.
How things stand that morning
A religious house outside any garrison line, with a following among local chiefs.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Wikipedia Gorakhnath Temple; nothing for the decade.
On the map: A point.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.