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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+.
Top Things to Do in Gaya, Bihar. Places to Visit in Gaya. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Full-day Tours (3) Historical Tours (7) Sacred & Religious Sites (15) Bus Tours (9) Private Sightseeing Tours (11) Points of Interest & Landmarks (4) Private and Luxury (3)
4 days ago · 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.
4 days ago · 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.
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.
About Gaya. Gaya is unarguably one of the most symbolic city of Bihar. It in fact would not be an exaggeration to claim that Gaya’s history and culture is richest amongst all other districts of Bihar.
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).
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.
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.
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.
