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Vishnupad Temple Gaya
Vishnupad Temple Gaya

Overview of Vishnupad TempleSituated on the banks of the sacred Falgu River in Gaya, Bihar, the Vishnupad Temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in Hinduism. The main draw of this ancient temple is the Dharmasila—a 40-centimeter-long footprint of Lord Vishnu embedded directly into a slab of basalt rock, surrounded by an octagonal silver basin.Devotees from across the globe gather here throughout the year, especially during the auspicious period of Pitru Paksha, to perform ancestral rituals (Pinda Daan) aimed at bringing salvation (Moksha) to deceased ancestors.The temple structure stands as an architectural marvel constructed using massive grey granite blocks held together with iron clamps. Built under the patronage of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in 1787, the temple octagonal shrine towers nearly 30 meters high, crowned with a gold-plated flag and pitcher.

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