Gaya & Bodhgaya
Pind Daan for ancestors at Gaya, and the Bodhi Tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment.
The Gateway to Moksha
Gaya holds a singular place in Hindu practice: it is where families perform Pind Daan and Shraddh rituals for their ancestors. The Vishnupad Temple and the Phalgu river are central to the rite, and we arrange it with experienced purohits, quietly and without haste.
Twenty minutes away lies Bodhgaya, where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the surrounding monasteries from across Asia give the town a remarkable stillness.
We treat Pind Daan with particular care — this is a service of dignity, and we plan it around the family's wishes rather than a schedule.
Key Highlights
Vishnupad Temple & Pind Daan rituals
Mahabodhi Temple & the Bodhi Tree
Dhamek & other Bodhgaya stupas
Great Buddha statue
Phalgu river ghats
International monasteries circuit
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Best time to visit
October to March. Pitru Paksha (September–October) is the principal season for Pind Daan.
How to reach
About 250 km from Varanasi by road (roughly 5 hours). Direct trains connect Gaya with Varanasi, Delhi and Kolkata.
- Nearest airport: Gaya International Airport (GAY), Bodhgaya — 10 km
- Nearest railway station: Gaya Junction (GAYA) — 2 km from Vishnupad; Bodhgaya is 13 km from Gaya
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