Vishnupad Temple , GAYA, Bihar :-

VISHNUPAD TEMPLE , GAYA, Bihar :-

The Vishnupad Mandir  is the ancient temple in Gaya, India. It is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.This temple is located along the Falgu River, marked by a footprint of Lord Vishnu known as Dharmasila, incised into a block of basalt. The Shakdweepeey Brahmins have been the traditional priests at Vishnupad Mandir in Gaya as Gayawar Pandas and in the adjoining districts like Hazaribagh.

The construction date of temple is unknown and it is believed that Rama along with Sita had visited this place. The present day structure was rebuilt by Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, the ruler of Indore, in 1787, on the banks of the Falgu river.

This is believed that the temple was built with the footprints of Lord Vishnu in the centre. In Hinduism, this footprint marks the act of Lord Vishnu subduing Gayasur by placing his foot on his chest. Inside the Vishnupad Mandir, the 40 cm long footprint of Lord Vishnu is imprinted in solid rock and surrounded by a silver plated basin. The height of this temple is 30 meter and it  has 8 rows of beautifully carved pillars which support the pavilion. The temple is built of large gray granite blocks jointed with iron clamps. The octagonal shrine faces east. Its pyramidal tower rises up a 100 feet. The tower has sloping sides with alternately indented and plain sections. The sections are set at an angle to create a series of peaks joined at the top. Within the temple stands the immortal banyan tree Akshayabat where the final rituals for the dead takes place.

Inside the Vishnupada Mandir, the 40 cm long footprint of Lord Vishnu is imprinted on solid rock and surrounded by a silver plated basin. There is a gold flag and couple of Kalash made of gold has been embedded at the top of the temple which use to always glitter. This place is also believed to be the one under which the Lord Buddha meditated for six years.



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  1. See hereJanuary 8, 2023 at 12:44 AM

    Vishnupad Temple, located in Gaya, India is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage site. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, the protector of the universe in Hinduism. I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful and majestic temple recently and was amazed by its grandeur and spiritual essence. During my visit, I found out more about the history of this sacred place and all it has to offer for devotees of Lord Vishnu.

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