Gaya gets its name from Gayasura, a demon whose deep penance and devotion were so powerful that Lord Vishnu blessed him, making his body sacred. According to the Vayu Purana, his body transformed into the rocky hills that now form Gaya’s landscape.
This ancient city holds immense spiritual significance—it’s where Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, came to perform piṇḍadāna for their father, King Dasharatha. Even today, Gaya remains one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, where thousands come to offer piṇḍadāna to honor and liberate the souls of their ancestors.
Gaya is a city of deep spiritual and historical importance, sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains alike. It’s home to the famous Vishnupad Temple and the Phalgu River, where Lord Rama is believed to have performed pind-daan for his father—an ancestral ritual that continues to draw pilgrims from across India.
Just nearby lies Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
Gaya is one of the most revered places to perform Śrāddha. Performing Śrāddha here can free souls from suffering and lead them to peace, helping families fulfill their ancestral duties and clear pitra rinna—debts to forefathers.
Just a short distance away is Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism’s holiest sites, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, making the region a must-visit for anyone seeking history, culture, and spiritual connection.
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