Gaya is believed to be named after the demon Gayasur who after practising severe penance had received a boon from Lord Vishnu after which his body became pious. Gaya finds mention in the Hindu epic Ramayana and Mahabharat. It is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus for performing Pinddaan of their ancestors. Hindus from all over the world come to…
Bodh Gaya, the holy land of Buddha forms a major tourist destination for the Buddhists all across the world. Located at the site where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment, the Mahabodhi Temple is also a UNESCO World heritage site. Around the temple, one can find the uniquely designed monasteries built by several countries and a plethora of other places that definitely…
In Hinduism, it is a popular belief that for the liberations of the souls of our ancestors, we must perform Pinddaan. According to Ramayan, Lord Ram along with his brother Lakshman and wife Sita performed the Pinddaan at Gaya for his father King Dashrath. The Pinddan puja begins at Falgu river and ends at Akshay Bat. During Pitrupaksh around Sept-Oct, there…
