City Map of Gaya-bihar, Map of Gaya Bihar

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City Map of Gaya - Bihar

According to a legend, a gentel demon named Gaya was dismayed by the sorrow caused by death and complained to Vishnu. Overwhelmed with such steadfastness, Vishnu blessed the demon with the power to absolve sinners.

Located 100 kilometers south of Patna, the ancient town of Gaya is of enormous significance to Hindus and Buddhists as well.

Situated at the bank of Phalgu River, it is said that it is here that the Lord Buddha advocated the essence of life and the Lord Vishnu preached the reality of death.

The latter is also believed to have blessed the place with purification powers to the “Atma”, immortal substance that transmigrates from body to body. About three kilometers from the heart of the town is the Bodhi tree, believed to be the place where the Buddha reached enlightenment.

Gaya is home to a number of sacred shrines, the Vishnupad Temple being the most notable. To its south is Bodh Gaya, the site of the great enlightenment. The temples found in and around the city host hundreds of thousand of pilgrims annually.

Gaya is well known place of pilgrimage where both Hindus and Buddhists pay regular visit. Gaya is located on the banks of River Phalgu and is 100 kms away from Patna. Among the Hindus Gaya tour is considered one of the holiest deeds which can help in attaining moksha.

Gaya is also the land where Lord Buddha preached his tenets of love and peace. There are lots of attractions in Gaya that includes temples like Vishnu Pada temple, and other attractions such as Gaya Archaeological Museum, Barabar Caves, Brahmajuni Hill, Rajgir, and so on.

Durgeshwari Temple is also another significant temple which is believed that this temple is for a holy woman who appeared as a condemned women and offered food to Lord Buddha. It is said after having the food Lord attained enlightenment. During your visit to Gaya you must go to Bodhgaya which is just 13 kilometers away from the main Gaya city.

The prime attraction of Bodhgaya is Mahabodhi temple. The attractions to mention are Vishnupad temple which is quite big and houses many images of different Gods and Goddesses. Apart from this temple another significant temple is of Lord Nrisimha, the man-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The nearby places of Gaya also offer lots of enchanting places such as Akshayabat, Barabar Caves, etc. However, the must see attractions of Gaya, Surya Kund is a major tourist attraction which is located on the west side of Vishnupad temple. Visitors come here to have a holy dip in the pond to wash away the sins. During Chhath festival Surya Kund gets more crowded for people come to worship the Sun God.