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Introduction 
Gaya lies 12 kms from
Bodhgaya between Pretshila and Ramshila hills and is washed by the
shores of river Phalgu. It is one of the most important pilgrimage
places for the Hindus. The main pilgrim center in Gaya is the Vishnu
temple. Legend has it that this temple was built on Lord Vishnus
footsteps and is thus considered very sacred by the devotees. As a
pilgrimage centre, Gaya is second only to Varanasi, for Hindus
believe whoever makes offerings here will free their ancestors from
bondage to the earth.
History
The small town of Gaya was the part of the great Mughal Empire in medieval
times. After the disintegration of the Mughal Empire, it came under the rule of
many regional kingdoms. In 1787 Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, who belonged to the
ruling Holkar family of Indore, built the Vishnupad temple in Gaya.
Festival
There are many festivals which are celebrated in Chandigarh i.e. The
Festival of Gardens :-
This festival is also known as rose
festival and is celebrated at rose g
Best Season
Best season
to visit Gaya is from October to March when the
climate is quiet comfortable.
Travel
Links of Gaya 
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