Gorakhpur’s Geeta Vatika Temple was built by Sant Bhaiji Hanuman Prasad Poddar. Before the construction of the temple, the land was known as Goyandka Garden. It was purchased in 1933 and Sant Hanuman Prasad Poddar placed some sanctified idols within its premises in 1945. Thereafter, the temple became a magnetic place for the devotees, who offer their love and devotion to the divine here.

Geeta Vatika occupies a special place in the hearts of Krishna devotees. They are endowed with peace and spiritual bliss when they visit this temple. Hari Sankirtan, which has been running incessantly since Radha Ashtami in 1968, also attracts worshippers from India and abroad. What elevates the significance of the temple is the belief of the local residents, who say that Bhaiji was blessed darshan of Shree Hari Vishnu, Maharishi Narada and Maharishi Angira at this sacred spot.

Geeta Vatika stands as an exquisite example of the traditional ‘Nagara style of architecture’ with 16 sanctums and 35 pinnacles. Along with Gods and Goddesses, the temple houses the idols of Bhaiji Hanuman Prasad Poddar and his wife, Ramdei Poddar. The ‘parikrama’ path at Geeta Vatika displays beautiful tableaus and exhibits based on Vedas, Upanishad and Shree Bhagavata Geeta. On the backside of the main temple, lies a sanctum with idols of Maharishi Narada and Maharishi Angira. Besides, the temple also includes the Samadhi of Bhaiji Hanuman Prasad Poddar.

Devotees usually offer Rajbhog to the divine at Geeta Vatika Temple because Lord Krishna is pleased with milk-made sweets. Further, Laddoo and Barfi are also offered on a regular basis at this temple.