Story of Gaya Dham
The story of Gaya Dham is associated with a demon named Gayasur. He had pleased Lord Vishnu by performing penance. On completion of the penance, he asked the Lord for a boon that “May my body become more pure than the gods. Whoever sees or touches my body will become free from sins.” Lord Vishnu granted this boon to Gayasur. After this, the situation changed. People started committing sins fiercely and in return started visiting Gayasur. In this way, sins kept increasing here.
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When Vishnuji asked for a holy place to perform Yagya
When the gods got upset with this, they approached Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu came to Gayasur and said, “I want the most sacred place on earth to perform the yagya. Gayasur said, “Lord, there is nothing more sacred than me. I will lie down on the earth, you perform the yagya”. When Gayasur lay down, his body spread up to 5 kos.
Gaya had received this boon
Vishnuji started the yagya and due to the effect of the yagya, Gayasur's body started trembling. Then Lord Vishnu placed a rock there. Which was named Pretshila Vedi. Impressed by Gayasur's sacrifice, Vishnuji gave a boon to Gaya that whoever comes here and performs Pinddaan for his ancestors, 21 generations of his 21 ancestors will get salvation.
Where can Pind Daan be performed in Gayaji?
There are many holy places in Gaya for Pind Daan. You can offer tarpan to your ancestors at places like Phalguna River, Vishnupad Temple, Akshayvat Tree, Sita Kund, Ramshila Altar, Dharmarnya Altar, Pretshila Altar, Kagbali Altar.
places to visit in gaya
People coming from all over the world to perform Pind Daan do not leave without seeing the beautiful tourist places here. If you are coming to Gayaji, then definitely visit Mahabodhi Temple, Royal Bhutan Monastery, Dungeshwari Cave Temple, Mangala Gauri Temple, Sujata Stupa, Dukh Harni Temple.
How to reach Bodh Gaya
If you want to go by plane, the nearest airport is Gaya Airport. You may not get a direct flight from your city to here, but you will get a direct flight to Bodh Gaya from Varanasi and Kolkata. The places where Pind Daan is performed are about 17-18 km from here. You can reach these places by taking an auto or taxi. To go by train, you will have to get down at Gaya Railway Junction.
