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Patna |
Gaya |
Bodh Gaya |
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Location : 100
kms. South of Patna
Altitude : 676 mts.
Gaya is about 100 kms south of Patna. Just as nearby Bodhgaya is a
major centre for Buddhist Pilgrims and also one of the most
important Pilgrimage places for the Hindus.Bihar has some of the
most sacred Buddhist and Hindu shrines. It is believed that a Hindu
will reach heaven if his last rites are offered under the celebrated
‘Akshayabat’ or immortal Banyan tree, standing in the yard of
Vishnupad temple. Vishnu is said to have given Gaya the power to
absolve sinners. Pilgrims offer pindas (funeral cakes) at the Ghats
along the river here, and perform a lengthy circuit of the holy
places around Gaya to free their ancestors from bondage to the
earth. Gaya is one of the most important Pilgrimage places for the
Hindus. The grand temple was renovated by Ahalyabai, queen of Indore.
Places of attraction :-
Brahma-Yoni, Ramshila, Pretishills:
Gaya on slightly raised ground in the valley between the Ramshila
and Pretishila Hills is the town which Vishnu is said to have
blessed with power to absolve all temporal sins in the same way as
Varanasi is sanctified.
Deo:
20 kms from Gaya the Surya temple here is the site of the famous
Chhath Puja in November.
Kurkihar:
Ancient habitation with ruins. It is presumed to be the
Kukkutapadagiri mentioned by Hiuen Tsang in 7th century.
Barabar caves:
40 kms from Gaya these were the earliest Buddhist rock cut caves.
The 22 kms. rough track leading to the caves in the impressive
granite hill turns east off the main road to Patna at Belagunj. |
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