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Gorakhnath Jayanti — birth anniversary of Mahayogi Guru Gorakshanath, the central guru of the Nath Sampradaya. A day of fasting, paduka puja, Gorakh Bani recitation, havan, and bhandara — observed at Gorakhnath Math, Gorakhpur and every Nath math across India and Nepal.
Dates 2026–2027
Mantra
ॐ श्री गुरु गोरक्षनाथाय नमः। आदेश आदेश।
Om Sri Guru Gorakshanathaya namah; Adesh Adesh
Salutations to Guru Gorakshanath — Adesh, Adesh (the Nath greeting and offering of self).
How to recite
Gorakhnath Jayanti is observed by Nath yogis and householder devotees with a day-long fast, abhishek of Gorakhnath's paduka, recitation of Gorakh Bani / Gorakh Sabad, and havan. The principal observance is at Gorakhnath Math, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) and at every Nath math across India and Nepal (Caughera, Mrigasthali, Kadri, Tryambakeshwar). Devotees chant 'Adesh Adesh' on meeting, take darshan of the eternal akhand dhuni (sacred fire) and partake in bhandara.
Benefits
Gorakhnath, the disciple of Matsyendranath, is regarded as the founder of the Nath order and the systematiser of Hatha Yoga. Observing his Jayanti is believed to grant siddhi in sadhana, dispel obstacles in yoga practice, and place the seeker under the protection of the Nath guru-lineage.
✦ Special Note
Traditional Nath observance — date varies by lineage (some maths observe Pausha Krishna Saptami / Margashirsha Shukla Saptami; Gorakhpur Math observes on Makar Sankranti). Default here: Jan 14 (Makar Sankranti — Gorakhpur Math convention). 2026: Jan 14. 2027: Jan 14.
Foods Allowed
Foods to Avoid
Meal Idea
Phalahar through the day; break the fast at sunset with bhandara-style khichdi, halwa, and puri prasad from the math.
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