Gaya Vishnupada Temple
Site Name: Vishnupada Temple Site Type: Temple Location: Gaya, Bihar state, India Highlights: One of the most important temples across India; the site is popular among Hindus for shrad ritual Nearest Railway Station: Gaya Nearest Airport: Patna How to reach: Well connected by road and rail Hotel: A lot of options ranging from star hotels to low cost guest houses/ashrams Restaurants: Not many good restaurants; only vegetarian options Gaya is an ancient and popular city located in Bihar state of India. It has a temple dedicated to Vishnupada. Unlike other temples, where the deity is worshipped, the deity's footsteps are worshipped in this temple. The footsteps of Lord Vishnu are worshipped and hence it is called as Vishnupada temple. The temple is located on the banks of the river Falgu. This is supposed to be a holy river which is not in a good condition today. In the sanctum sanctorum, the ...