Buddhist Tourism In India
Gaya bustles on the banks of River Phalgu at a distance of 100 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar, India. Hindus believe that the powerful Lord Vishnu has blessed Gaya and thus the religious significance of this ancient land is stressed in old Hindu scriptures.
Gaya tours are considered to be holy undertakings by Hindus who travel to this ancient land. It is believed that those who manage to visit this place once at least, attain moksha - or ultimate salvation. Pilgrims come and scatter the ashes of departed kin on the holy Ghats of Gaya so that the dead can rest in peace.
The land where Lord Buddha preached his tenets of love and peace - Gaya is also famous for the great Vishnu Pada Temple. Tour the Gaya Archaeological Museum, Brahmajuni Hill, Barabar Caves and Rajgir on Gaya tours with Destination India Tourism.
Tour the Durgeshwari Temple or Sujata Sthan in Gaya. A temple of holy significance as it commemorates an important incident in Lord Buddha's life. It is believed that the Lord accepted food from a condemned woman and attained enlightenment. The temple is dedicated to the memory of this holy woman.
Drive to Bodhgaya,(Buddhist tourism destination) located at a distance of 13 kilometers from the main Gaya city and explore the peace generating interiors of the legendary Mahabodhi Temple. See the rock cut caves located in the vicinity and drive to Nalanda a great seat of learning in the ancient ages.
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