Gaya
Gaya is believed to be blessed with power to absolve all sins, by Lord Vishnu. The believers from
many places gather here
during monsoon in September - October for the 'Pitrapaksh Tarpan' (Prayers
offered for the dead). The pilgrims take a dip in the seasonal holy river
'Phalgu' during this season.
Vishnupad Temple
It is in the center of the town, built over
Lord Vishnu's footprint. This
footprint imprinted on a rock inside the temple is set in a silver basin.
It has a height of 30 meters. The temple is supported by eight rows of
beautiful carved pillars which support the pavilion. This pavilion was refurnished in 1787 by Rani Ahalyabai of
Indore. The
banyan tree under which Buddha meditated for 6 years is still seen here.
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