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About Gaya

Gaya derives its name from the mythological demon Gayasur (which literally means Gaya the demon), demon (asur, a Sanskrit word) and Gaya. Lord Vishnu killed Gayasur, the holy demon by using the pressure of his foot over him. This incident transformed Gayasur into the series of rocky hills that make up the landscape of the Gaya city. Gaya was so holy that he had the power to absolve the sins of those who touched him or looked at him; after his death many people have flocked to Gaya to perform Shraddha sacrifices on his body to absolve the sins of their ancestors. Gods and goddesses had promised to live on Gayasur's body after he died, and the hilltop protuberances of Gaya are surmounted by temples to various gods and goddesses. These hilltop temples at Rama Shila, Mangla Gauri, Shringa Sthan and Brahmayoni are part of the pilgrimage circuit.

Climate of Gaya

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Summer ::

Gaya, being located in tropical region, experiences hot summers. The maximum temperature goes up to 45 C. You must carry light cotton clothes while traveling to Gaya during summer months.

Monsoon ::

During the monsoon months (July to September), the entire region gets enormous rain. It is advisable to avoid traveling to Gaya and the surrounding areas during Monsoon months.

Winters ::

The period from October to March form the best time to travel to Gaya. During the months of November to February, the Mercury goes down and it is the most appropriate time to explore Gaya. Dont forget to carry warm woolen clothes while traveling to Gaya in winters.