Gola Gokarannath
| Gola Gokarannath | |
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| Nickname(s): Chhoti Kashi | |
 Gola Gokarannath
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| Coordinates: 28°05′N 80°28′E / 28.08°N 80.47°ECoordinates: 28°05′N 80°28′E / 28.08°N 80.47°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Lakhimpur Kheri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 60,172 |
| • Density | 8,972/km2 (23,240/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 262802 |
| Telephone code | 05876 |
| Vehicle registration | UP 31 |
Gola Gokarannath or Gola Gokaran Nath is a city, a municipal board,and tehsil in Lakhimpur Kheri district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Gola Gokran Nath is famous for its Shiva Temple and BHL sugar Mill. Gola Gokaran Nath is also called 'Chotti Kashi' ('Little Kashi').
As of 2011[update] India census, Gola Gokarannath had a population of 60,172. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Gola Gokarannath has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Gola Gokarannath, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
During the famous war of Ramayana in Treta Yug Ravana pleased Lord Shiva with his penance so that he could win the war against Lord Rama. Lord Shiva took the shape of a Shiv-ling and directed him to install that Shiva-ling in Lanka. But Lord Shiva put the condition that Shiv-Ling should not be put on the Earth on its way to Lanka. But on the way back, Ravana had to give the Shiva-ling to a shepherd to attend nature's call. Shiva increased the weight of the Shiva-ling so the shephard had to give up and put the ling on the ground. This made Ravana very angry as he understood the trickery of Lord Shiva. Ravana understood that Lord Shiva did not want the Ling to be carried to Lanka and let Ravana win the war. Enraged Ravana pressed the Ling with his thumb resulting in an impression which looked like a cow's ear (गौ-कर्ण). It is on this basis that the place was named Gola Gokaran Nath.
Gola is famous for its Shiva Temple. Many people come here from distant places for darshan. It is difficult to find space in the temple during Hindu holy month of Shravan. Other places of religious significance are Lakshmi-Narayan temple in BHL Sugar factory and Bhoot Nath temple near Degree College. There are many colleges and schools. There are many markets like Tirath colony, Tiwari Market at Mill Road Punjabi colony,purvi dixitana,kumharan tola,paschimi dixitana,arjun nagar colony,bharat bhushan colony,virendra nagar colony,munnuganj,unchi bhood,nichi bhood,etc. Tirath Bazaar is primarily a ladies shopping place for bangles, makeup/cosmetics items, Holy books, pooja things etc. BHL Sugar factory (which is one of the biggest in India) is also worth a visit. gola
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