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Guru Purnima, a significant festival in Hinduism, is celebrated annually to honor and express gratitude towards spiritual teachers and mentors. This year, on July 21st, the event will be observed with various rituals and traditions across the country. In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar, Yogi Adityanath, will lead the celebrations at the renowned Gorakhnath temple, a revered site for the Nath sect of Hinduism.
The Gorakhnath temple holds a special place for the Nath yogis, who consider it a center of their spiritual practices and lineage. Guru Gorakhnath, an important figure in the Nath tradition, is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. On Guru Purnima, a special puja will be performed in his honor to seek blessings and guidance. The ceremony will involve a complete ritual worship of Guru Gorakhnath, followed by a special ceremony at the samadhi sites of other Nath sect yogis and temples dedicated to various deities.
The Nath sect, known for its emphasis on yoga and meditation, has a strong tradition of guru-disciple relationships. This festival is an opportunity for Nath yogis to demonstrate their respect for the guru tradition, both in theory and practice. The tradition of offering 'roti' to Guru Gorakhnath, considered an embodiment of Lord Shiva, is also observed on this day. The ongoing Shri Ram Katha at the Gorakhnath temple will conclude with a 'purnahuti' on Sunday, marking the end of the religious discourse.
The Gorakhnath temple, a prominent religious center, is expected to be bustling with devotees on Guru Purnima. Yogi Adityanath, a prominent figure in the Nath sect, will play a significant role in the celebrations, leading the rituals and blessing his disciples. His participation highlights the importance of Guru Purnima in the Nath tradition and signifies the ongoing connection between spirituality and political leadership in India.
Source: Guru Purnima: Yogi Adityanath leads Guru Purnima rituals at Gorakhnath temple