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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+. The city is surrounded on three sides by small, rocky hills (Mangla-Gauri, Shringa-Sthan, Ram-Shila, and Brahmayoni), with the Phalgu River on its eastern side.It is a city of historical significance and is one of the major ...
25. Caverns & Caves. The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad …. See ways to experience (2) 10. Koteshwarnath Temple. 15.
Jun 27, 2024 · Assets & Liabilities of Government Employees of Gaya . Helpline Numbers. Voter Help Line - 1950. Citizen's Call center - 9304401000. Child Helpline - 1098. Women Helpline - 9771468011. Media Gallery. Video Gallery. Photo Gallery. Website Policies; Help; Contact Us; Feedback; Content Owned by District Administration. Developed and hosted by National Informatics Centre, Gaya,
List of the 23 Best Places to Visit in Gaya. 1. Vishnupad Temple. Vishnupad Temple is one of the most popular spiritual destinations to visit in Gaya. The temple is a blissful abode of Lord Vishnu. It is believed to showcase a 40-cm-long footprint of Lord Vishnu in a basalt rock.
Jun 27, 2024 · This space highlights important tourist places to visit in the district. It also displays the information such as description, how to reach, where to stay, packages and other activities at tourist place. Few of them are : Vishnupad Temple Mahabodhi Temple – A World Heritage Site Bodhgaya Baba Koteshwar Nath Temple Magala Gauri Temple Maata […]
Geography of Gaya. Geographically Gaya city is spread over an area of 50.17 km 2, total area covered by the district is 4,976 km 2. It is located at a Longitude of 84.40° to 85.50° towards East and the latitude is 24.50° - 25.100° towards North. It is surrounded by Nawada District on the east, Aurangabad District on the west, Jehanabad ...
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). This place is considered holy among the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Jains. 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. Gaya derives its name from the mythological demon Gayasur (which literally means Gaya the demon).
Gaya initially formed a part of the district of Behar and Ramgarh till 1864. It was given the status of independent district on 3rd October in the year 1865 comprising of Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada as its Sub-Divisions. Gaya, along with other parts of the country, won freedom in the year 1947. In course of time, Aurangabad and Nawada Districts ...
Gaya is a ritual place and it is famous for Pind daan. People from all over the country, as well as Hindus from abroad, come here to perform pind daan puja for their deceased ancestors. This rituals brings peace to the wandering souls. Many people come here during the monsoon months (September - October) for the pitripaksh tarpan (prayers offered for the dead). The pilgrims take a dip in the seasonal holy river 'Phalgu' during this season.
Jun 23, 2024 · Gaya, city, south-central Bihar state, northeastern India. The city lies along the Phalgu River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River. It is situated near the junction of the Gangetic Plain and the Chota Nagpur plateau and is notoriously hot in the summer. Gaya has major rail, road, and air
