About Gayaji

Glorious Past or Mahatmya Of Gaya Ji Dham : According to the hindu scriptures this ancient holy city Gaya is named after the mythoiogical demon GAYA SUR. He was very powerful but Pious. Lord Vishnu established GAYASUR keeping a rock on his body and pressing it by his foot, as desired b holy demon. the foot print of Lord Vishnu known as Vishnupad become a sacred and Pious spot for Hindu. It is said that Lord Ramchandra come Gaya to offer Pinda Daan to his father Dasratha in Treta Yuga.

About Gaya

GAYA is a city in Bihar, India.Gaya is 100 kilometers south of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. Situated on the banks of Falgu River (Niranjana, as mentioned in Ramayana),it is a place sanctified by both the Hindu and the Buddhist religions. It is surrounded by small rocky hills (Mangla-Gauri, Shringa-Sthan, Ram-Shila and Brahmayoni) by three sides and the river flowing on the fourth (eastern) side. The city has a mix of natural surroundings, age old buildings and narrow bylanes. Gaya was a part of the ancient state Magadha. In South Bihar, the most prominent representative of Bhumihar Brahmin was the Tekari Raj family, whose great estate in Gaya dated back to the early eighteenth century . Gaya is one of the most prominent Hindu pilgrim centres in India. From time immemorial, Hindu pilgrims from every part of India arrive at the Panchakroshi Gayakshetra with their offerings of Pinda to ensure peace for the departed souls of 12 generation of their deceased ancestors. It is said that an offering of Pinda at Gaya ensures heavenly ascent for the soul.Gaya, surrounded by three hills, Brahmayoni, Ramshila and Pretshila is an important transit point to reach Bodhgaya (13km). Bodhgaya is that auspicious place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. There is a heavy influx of Buddhists and international tourists at Bodhgaya. A visit to the monasteries simply lift the soul! Every inch of Gaya is wrapped with ancient temples, kunds and images related to Hindu religion. The holy town effortlessly washes away the scars of routined life and fills the soul with serenity.