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Gaya (IAST: Gayā) is a city, municipal corporation and the administrative headquarters of Gaya district and Magadh division of the Indian state of Bihar. Gaya is 116 kilometres (72 mi) south of Patna and is the state's second-largest city, with a population of 500,000+.
Jun 27, 2024 · District At a Glance. Area: 4,976 Sq Km. Population: 43,91,418. Literacy Rate: 52.38 %. Block: 24. Villages: 2,886. Municipality: 4. Dr. Thiyagarajan S.M. IAS District Magistrate, Gaya. Profile.
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Gaya is the second largest city of Bihar, India, and it is also headquarter of Gaya District. Gaya is situated 100 km south of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. This ancient city grew on the banks of Phalgu River (Niranjana, as mentioned in Ramayana).
Bodh Gayā is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple complex, situated in the Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment ( Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree. [2]
Gaya, or the revered Gaya Kshetra, is more than a city – it’s a haven for the spirits of Lord Buddha and Lord Vishnu, drawing devotees and wanderers from every corner of the globe. There are many heritage and spiritual sites in Gaya to explore and be immersed in the very soul of Gaya.
From being birthplace of Buddhism to sharing deep bond with Hinduism and Jainism, Gaya has not only helped in shaping religious and cultural identity of Bihar but also of rest of India. The city is about 230 km from Bhagalpur, and 100 kilometers south of Patna .
Gaya (गया Gayā) is a major pilgrimage city in Bihar for Hindus. It is visited for doing piṇḍ dān (funeral offerings for the benefit of the soul of the deceased) and for visiting Bodh Gaya and Vishnupad temple.
Gaya is located 100 kilometers away from the capital city of Patna. Historically, Gaya was the part of the ancient Magadh Empire. The city is located on the bank of Falgu River and is considered among one of the most sacred cities for Hindus.
Gaya district is one of the thirty-eight districts of the Indian state of Bihar. It was officially established on 3 October 1865. The district has a common boundary with the state of Jharkhand to the south. Gaya city is both the district headquarters and the second-largest city in Bihar.
