Sarees, Sacred Mantras & Pind Daan: Foreign Devotees Turn Gaya into a Global Faith Gathering
Foreign devotees from Russia, Ukraine, Germany and other countries perform Pind Daan and Tarpan in Gaya as Pitru Paksha Mela 2026 draws over 21 lakh pilgrims.
President Droupadi Murmu Performs Pind Daan at Gaya’s Vishnupad Temple
President Droupadi Murmu performed the sacred Pind Daan ritual at Gaya’s Vishnupad Temple during Pitru Paksha, seeking peace for her ancestors. Accompanied by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, the visit highlighted the enduring importance of ancestral…
Thousands Perform Pitru Paksha Rituals at Gaya Falgu on Sunday
Over 50,000 devotees gathered at Gaya’s sacred Falgu River for Pitru Paksha rituals, performing pind daan and tarpan in a deeply emotional spiritual ceremony.
‘Gaya Ji’ : Bihar Cabinet Gives Spiritual City Its Sacred Name
by Apurva Gaya: In a landmark decision reflecting deep-rooted religious sentiment and historical significance, the Bihar cabinet on Friday approved the renaming of the ancient city of Gaya to “Gaya Ji.” The move, spearheaded by Chief…