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Lord Vishnu (Vishnupad) · Bihar

Vishnupad Temple

The Gaya shrine of Lord Vishnu's sacred footprint on the Phalgu river, the centre of Pinda Daan and Shraddha for the ancestors. Vishnupad Temple stands on the bank of the Phalgu river in Gaya and enshrines the footprint of Lord Vishnu, about 40 cm long, set in rock within a silver-plated basin. Tradition holds that Vishnu placed his foot here to subdue the demon Gayasura, and the ground became sacred to the ancestors. Families come from across India to offer Pinda Daan and Shraddha so that departed souls may find peace. Confirm current access and ritual arrangements locally before travelling.
Vishnupad Temple, painted in gouache

About Gaya.

The record1 min read

Its founding — The date of the first shrine is not recorded. The present temple was rebuilt in 1787 by Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the ruler of Indore.

A verified route inside Vishnupad Temple is not recorded here yet.

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What devotees come for

  • Darshan of the Vishnupad, the sacred footprint of Lord Vishnu
  • Pinda Daan and Shraddha for the ancestors, with rites at the Phalgu river and the temple's vedis
  • The annual Pitru Paksha Mela, when Gaya receives pilgrims for the ancestral rites
  • Sought for the peace of departed ancestors and relief from Pitra Dosha

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Questions devotees ask

Where is Vishnupad Temple?
Vishnupad Temple is recorded at Gaya, Bihar.
Who is the presiding deity at Vishnupad Temple?
The presiding deity recorded for Vishnupad Temple is Lord Vishnu (Vishnupad).

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