Gorakhpur
Americannoun
noun
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He ran an unlikely campaign challenging Mr. Adityanath for the Gorakhpur seat, finishing fourth with less than 8,000 votes.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
The following morning, dozens of people waited at the Gorakhpur temple for a word with the “maharaj,” which means great king, but also refers to Mr. Adityanath’s post as temple president.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
The Adityanath government has focused on promoting places such as the ancient city of Varanasi, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and Gorakhpur, where Adityanath is the chief priest of a large temple, critics have said.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2017
Dwarika Tiwari is his deputy at the temple and has worked closely with him since his arrival in Gorakhpur.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2017
Years ago, before you were born, I asked my superior officer-your father-to give me a week's leave from my Gorakhpur duties in order to visit my guru in Benares.
From Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
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