GORAKHPUR, November 5, 2026 – In his first official visit to Gorakhpur after assuming the top leadership role in the party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin offered prayers at the revered Gorakhnath temple on Thursday.
Nabin was warmly received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is also the Gorakh Peethadhishwar (chief priest) of the prominent shrine. Amid the chanting of traditional Vedic hymns, the BJP President offered prayers before the idol of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath, seeking blessings for his tenure.
Following the religious ceremonies, Chief Minister Adityanath took Nabin on a detailed tour of the expansive temple premises. During the walkthrough, the Chief Minister briefed the party chief on the rich historical traditions and spiritual significance of the Nath sect. As a mark of respect and hospitality, Adityanath presented Nabin with a traditional ‘angvastra’, sacred ‘prasad’, and an idol of Guru Gorakhnath.
The temple visit witnessed a massive gathering of the BJP’s state and national brass. Key figures present during the occasion included Union Ministers Kamlesh Paswan and Pankaj Chaudhary (who also serves as the UP BJP Chief), BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, State General Secretary Dharampal Singh, State Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, and Members of Parliament Ravi Kishan and Vijay Dubey. Gorakhpur Mayor Manglesh Srivastava and several local MLAs were also in attendance.
After concluding his visit to the temple, Nabin proceeded to the residence of Sanjay Nishad, State Minister and chief of the allied Nishad Party, signaling the BJP’s continued focus on strengthening its coalition ties in Uttar Pradesh. He later departed to attend a scheduled organizational program for the BJP.
Published by True Roots Media Network