Tourist Acctration in Around Budh Gaya
- Deo
- Gaya
Deo (32km): It is famous for the
beautiful temple of Sun God and 'Chhat' festivities (Oct./Nov). Gaya (12 kms.)
Gaya: This important Hindu
pilgrim site lies between the Pretshilla and Ramshila Hills, on the banks of
river Phalgu. Gaya along with Varanasi and Allahabad are regarded by Hindus as
the three most sacred sites for performing the funeral rites. Hindus offer
oblation here for the salvation of their ancestors. Gaya also has a large
number of Buddhist temples. According to legends, a completely fatigued Lord
Buddha rested here under a tree and was offered food by a condemned lady named
Sujata. To everybody's surprise Buddha accepted her offerings and after
consuming the food, he assumed a divine glow and realised the 'Supreme Truth',
that neither extreme self indulgence nor self mortification is ever required .
What is needed is to follow the Middle Path. The Sujatha Sthan or Durgeshwari
Temple built here marks this important event in the life of Buddha. Other
attractions are Vishnupad Temple, on the banks of river Phalgu, Pretshila Hill
and Brahma Kund.
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