Gorakhnath

Gorakhnath is known as greatest saint of hindu religion. It lies near the north hill top of Pharping village, This site is a narrow terrace in front of the entrance to a cave which contains eighteenth century images of Padma Sambhava, Bajrasattwa, Bajrikila, and Hayagriva. Gorakhnath was one of the Nine Nath Siddhas. The Nath tradition has a tremendous influence of countless spiritual schools. According to history, Gorakhnath has been born sometime in the 8th century, although some believe he was born hundreds of years later. Gorakhnath is connected to Shaivism as one of the two most important disciples of Matsyendranath.

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The present physical structures are the remnants of a small meditation cell that once had two storeys but is now in decay. On the platform it is a small chaitya built above the stone footprint of Gorakhnath dating back to 1390, according to the inscription.

Legend says that Padma Sambhava stayed in the cave on his way from India to Tibet. He meditated here and gained knowledge of the Niratma philosophy.

The shrine is visited daily by a Tamang lama who conducts the worship. Built in memory of the sages Gorakhnath and Padma Sambhava, it is of interest to both Hindus and Buddhists. It is, however, mostly frequented by Tibetans and followers of northern Lamaism.