Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh is the most important shrine associated with the Guru. It is believed that in 11th Century BC Guru Gorakhnath visited the place and performed puja and sat in contemplation for a long period The city itself derived its name from Guru Gorakhnath.
Followers of Gorakhnath Do not Believe in His Jayanti and Birth
It must be noted here that the followers of Gorakhnath does
not believe in the concept of Jayanti. They believe that He existed even before
creation. Gorakhnath is not a mere human teacher. He is beyond the laws of time
and appears on earth in different ages. He has no origin and end.
There is a story among the sect in which it is stated that
when the process of creation was to take place, Vishnu could only find water
all around. There was no land. So he rushed to Patala to consult Gorakhnath. It
is said that Gorakhnath gave him a handful of ashes from his eternal fire and
asked him to sprinkle it on the waters and then he would be able to find land
and creation would begin.
Note – Gorakhnath Jayanti is also observed on 13th day of waxing phase of moon in Kartik Month and also on the 13th day of waxing phase of moon in Magh month by some Hindu communities.