The Quint: Gorakhnath Temple: Three Generations of Priests Bound By Politics

With Yogi Adityanath as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur is becoming the center of attention. But the temple has always been a hotbed of political activity with a long tradition of priests becoming politicians; from Yogi Adityanath to Mahant Digvijay Nath. Here's a quick explainer on the history of the Gorakhnath temple.