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Description: Site Number: site001
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Ak...
Show moreSite Number: site001
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20"
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu shrines--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514

Description: Site Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or -- north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20" --
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339, 85.006514

Description: Site Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or -- north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20" --
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu shrines--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339, 85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a sub-site of 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata@site001 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or -- north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20" --
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu shrines--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339, 85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a sub-site of 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata@site001 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: site002
Date Period: Early medieval
Brief History: Linked to Gaya Mahatmya
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Pinda Dana, Shraddha, Darshan
General Remarks: The shrine is protected by Dhami pandas, not Gayawals. There is a new inscription by entrance and another on the eastern top wall.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Temple divided into three parts: inner sanctum is located on western-most side of temple with houses and an image of Adi Gadadhara ...
Show moreSite Number: site002
Date Period: Early medieval
Brief History: Linked to Gaya Mahatmya
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Pinda Dana, Shraddha, Darshan
General Remarks: The shrine is protected by Dhami pandas, not Gayawals. There is a new inscription by entrance and another on the eastern top wall.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Temple divided into three parts: inner sanctum is located on western-most side of temple with houses and an image of Adi Gadadhara -- the second part is a mandapa closed on the north and south sides and erected on 20 stone pillars -- this mandapa leads to an open mandapa erected on 21 pillars, which has an open shrine of Sakhshi Gopal and small shrine of Mangala Devi on the southern wall. Top of outer wall is tiled.
Location: Part of Vishnupada Complex, southern-most entrance from ghat leads to shrine
Approach: On the way to Phalgu from Vishnupad Temple
Topographical Features: Western bank of Phalgu river on the eastern slope of Mundaprishta hill
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Under protection of Dhami pandas
Present Condition: Well-preserved
Conservation Assessment: Good condition, except everything plastered with yellow paint
Vishnu: Sakshi Gopal Shrine in outer mandapa: 1. Vishnu, with two attendents, 66", 2. Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesa, 24", 3. eroded Ganesha -- Inner mandapa, courtyard with six pillars: 1. eroded Vishnu figure, 30" -- Inner sanctum, up six marble steps: 1. Vishnu Adi Gadadhara, 66", 2. Vishnu, 26"
Shiva: Inner sanctum, up six marble steps: 1. linga
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone marble tile
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu temples--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777639,85.009769

Description: Site Number: sci-site002
Monument Name: Adi Gadadhara Temple
Date Period: Early medieval
Brief History: Linked to Gaya Mahatmya
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Pinda Dana, Shraddha, Darshan
General Remarks: The shrine is protected by Dhami pandas, not Gayawals. There is a new inscription by entrance and another on the eastern top wall.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Temple divided into three parts: inner sanctum is located on western-most side of temple wit...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site002
Monument Name: Adi Gadadhara Temple
Date Period: Early medieval
Brief History: Linked to Gaya Mahatmya
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Pinda Dana, Shraddha, Darshan
General Remarks: The shrine is protected by Dhami pandas, not Gayawals. There is a new inscription by entrance and another on the eastern top wall.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Temple divided into three parts: inner sanctum is located on western-most side of temple with houses and an image of Adi Gadadhara -- the second part is a mandapa closed on the north and south sides and erected on 20 stone pillars -- this mandapa leads to an open mandapa erected on 21 pillars, which has an open shrine of Sakhshi Gopal and small shrine of Mangala Devi on the southern wall. Top of outer wall is tiled.
Location: Part of Vishnupada Complex, southern-most entrance from ghat leads to shrine
Approach: On the way to Phalgu from Vishnupad Temple
Topographical Features: Western bank of Phalgu river on the eastern slope of Mundaprishta hill
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone marble tile
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Under protection of Dhami pandas
Present Condition: Well-preserved
Conservation Assessment: Good condition, except everything plastered with yellow paint
Vishnu: Sakshi Gopal Shrine in outer mandapa: 1. Vishnu, with two attendents, 66", 2. Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesa, 24", 3. eroded Ganesha -- Inner mandapa, courtyard with six pillars: 1. eroded Vishnu figure, 30" -- Inner sanctum, up six marble steps: 1. Vishnu Adi Gadadhara, 66", 2. Vishnu, 26" -- --
Shiva: Inner sanctum, up six marble steps: 1. linga
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu temples--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777639,85.009769

Description: Site Number: site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya is s...
Show moreSite Number: site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya is shikhara style, Dhautpada is a single chamber with an open courtyard, with natural stone coming out of floor. Mundaprishtha courtyard with small shrine in middle.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Adi-Gaya: Yellow plastered brick courtyard, divided into several spaces on different levels, to the east of shikhara temple with a two-story single chamber design. There is an open square immediately in front of temple. In front of courtyard, to the east, is a small mandapa with six pillars five feet high, two with carvings. -- Dhautpada: Square-roofed platform with natural stone emerging from the floor, with a roof of stone sheets and steel beams. -- Mundaprishtha: Single chamber with open rectangular courtyard, south of which was an open space for pilgrims to perform their pinda-dana and stay.
Location: Southwest of Vishnupad Temple over top of adjoining hill
Approach: Through settlement to the southwest of Vishnupad Temple
Topographical Features: On top of adjoining hill
Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned. Dhautpada: appears abandoned. Mundaprishtha: active worship.
Ownership: Key to Adi-Gaya was with family living next door. Dhaut-pada shows no signs of ownership. Mundaprishta under control of pujari, Manju Tiwari.
Protection Status: Adi-Gaya and Mundaprstha devi were well-protected. Dhaut-pada unprotected.
Present Condition: Adi-Gaya is dilapidated. Dhaut-pada is in good shape but appears to be unmaintained. Mundaprstha devi is well protected
Conservation Assessment: All three need conservation, especially Adi-Gaya.
Vishnu: I. Adi Gaya. On north wall of north chamber: 1. Vishnu, 24" -- Out front of temple: 1. heavily eroded Vishnu?, 2. Vishnu, 3. panel of dasavatara. II. Mundaprishtha: 1. Vishnu, 18", 2. Vishnu, 14", 3. Vishnu in panel, 32", 4. broken Vishnu?, 14"
Shiva: I. Adi Gaya. Out front of temple: 1. ganesha. II. Dhautpada: 1. Ganesh, 32". III. Mundaprishtha: 1. linga
Devi: I. Mundaprishtha: 1. Camunda, 18", 2. Durga, with 12 hands 48", 3. Camunda, with 8 hands, inscribed, 48"
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
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Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned. Dhautpada: appears abandoned. Mundaprishtha: active worship.
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777156,85.006700

Description: Site Number: sci-site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya ...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya is shikhara style, Dhautpada is a single chamber with an open courtyard, with natural stone coming out of floor. Mundaprishtha courtyard with small shrine in middle.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Adi-Gaya: Yellow plastered brick courtyard, divided into several spaces on different levels, to the east of shikhara temple with a two-story single chamber design. There is an open square immediately in front of temple. In front of courtyard, to the east, is a small mandapa with six pillars five feet high, two with carvings. -- Dhautpada: Square-roofed platform with natural stone emerging from the floor, with a roof of stone sheets and steel beams. -- Mundaprishtha: Single chamber with open rectangular courtyard, south of which was an open space for pilgrims to perform their pinda-dana and stay. --
Location: Southwest of Vishnupad Temple over top of adjoining hill
Approach: Through settlement to the southwest of Vishnupad Temple
Topographical Features: On top of adjoining hill
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned -- Dhautpada: appears abandoned. -- Mundaprishtha: active worship. --
Ownership: Key to Adi-Gaya was with family living next door. Dhaut-pada shows no signs of ownership. Mundaprishta under control of pujari, Manju Tiwari.
Protection Status: Adi-Gaya and Mundaprstha devi were well-protected. Dhaut-pada unprotected.
Present Condition: Adi-Gaya is dilapidated. Dhaut-pada is in good shape but appears to be unmaintained. Mundaprstha devi is well protected
Conservation Assessment: All three need conservation, especially Adi-Gaya.
Vishnu: I. Adi Gaya. On north wall of north chamber: 1. Vishnu, 24" -- Out front of temple: 1. heavily eroded Vishnu?, 2. Vishnu, 3. panel of dasavatara. II. Mundaprishtha: 1. Vishnu, 18", 2. Vishnu, 14", 3. Vishnu in panel, 32", 4. broken Vishnu?, 14" --
Shiva: I. Adi Gaya. Out front of temple: 1. ganesha. II. Dhautpada: 1. Ganesh, 32". III. Mundaprishtha: 1. linga
Devi: I. Mundaprishtha: 1. Camunda, 18", 2. Durga, with 12 hands 48", 3. Camunda, with 8 hands, inscribed, 48"
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Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned -- Dhautpada: appears abandoned. -- Mundaprishtha: active worship. --
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777156,85.006700
Is Part Of: This is a sub-site of Adi Gaya Vedi, Dhautapada Vedi, and Mundaprishtha Vedi@site003 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: sci-site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya ...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya is shikhara style, Dhautpada is a single chamber with an open courtyard, with natural stone coming out of floor. Mundaprishtha courtyard with small shrine in middle.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Adi-Gaya: Yellow plastered brick courtyard, divided into several spaces on different levels, to the east of shikhara temple with a two-story single chamber design. There is an open square immediately in front of temple. In front of courtyard, to the east, is a small mandapa with six pillars five feet high, two with carvings. -- Dhautpada: Square-roofed platform with natural stone emerging from the floor, with a roof of stone sheets and steel beams. -- Mundaprishtha: Single chamber with open rectangular courtyard, south of which was an open space for pilgrims to perform their pinda-dana and stay. --
Location: Southwest of Vishnupad Temple over top of adjoining hill
Approach: Through settlement to the southwest of Vishnupad Temple
Topographical Features: On top of adjoining hill
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned -- Dhautpada: appears abandoned. -- Mundaprishtha: active worship. --
Ownership: Key to Adi-Gaya was with family living next door. Dhaut-pada shows no signs of ownership. Mundaprishta under control of pujari, Manju Tiwari.
Protection Status: Adi-Gaya and Mundaprstha devi were well-protected. Dhaut-pada unprotected.
Present Condition: Adi-Gaya is dilapidated. Dhaut-pada is in good shape but appears to be unmaintained. Mundaprstha devi is well protected
Conservation Assessment: All three need conservation, especially Adi-Gaya.
Vishnu: I. Adi Gaya. On north wall of north chamber: 1. Vishnu, 24" -- Out front of temple: 1. heavily eroded Vishnu?, 2. Vishnu, 3. panel of dasavatara. II. Mundaprishtha: 1. Vishnu, 18", 2. Vishnu, 14", 3. Vishnu in panel, 32", 4. broken Vishnu?, 14" --
Shiva: I. Adi Gaya. Out front of temple: 1. ganesha. II. Dhautpada: 1. Ganesh, 32". III. Mundaprishtha: 1. linga
Devi: I. Mundaprishtha: 1. Camunda, 18", 2. Durga, with 12 hands 48", 3. Camunda, with 8 hands, inscribed, 48"
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Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned -- Dhautpada: appears abandoned. -- Mundaprishtha: active worship. --
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.776647, 85.005956
Is Part Of: This is a sub-site of Adi Gaya Vedi, Dhautapada Vedi, and Mundaprishtha Vedi@site003 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: sci-site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya ...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site003
Date Period: Early medieval sculptures, shrines dated to later
Brief History: Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, pinda-dana
General Remarks: Mundapristha is under control of a female pujari which is interesting.
Architectural Style: Adi-gaya is shikhara style, Dhautpada is a single chamber with an open courtyard, with natural stone coming out of floor. Mundaprishtha courtyard with small shrine in middle.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Adi-Gaya: Yellow plastered brick courtyard, divided into several spaces on different levels, to the east of shikhara temple with a two-story single chamber design. There is an open square immediately in front of temple. In front of courtyard, to the east, is a small mandapa with six pillars five feet high, two with carvings. -- Dhautpada: Square-roofed platform with natural stone emerging from the floor, with a roof of stone sheets and steel beams. -- Mundaprishtha: Single chamber with open rectangular courtyard, south of which was an open space for pilgrims to perform their pinda-dana and stay. --
Location: Southwest of Vishnupad Temple over top of adjoining hill
Approach: Through settlement to the southwest of Vishnupad Temple
Topographical Features: On top of adjoining hill
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned -- Dhautpada: appears abandoned. -- Mundaprishtha: active worship. --
Ownership: Key to Adi-Gaya was with family living next door. Dhaut-pada shows no signs of ownership. Mundaprishta under control of pujari, Manju Tiwari.
Protection Status: Adi-Gaya and Mundaprstha devi were well-protected. Dhaut-pada unprotected.
Present Condition: Adi-Gaya is dilapidated. Dhaut-pada is in good shape but appears to be unmaintained. Mundaprstha devi is well protected
Conservation Assessment: All three need conservation, especially Adi-Gaya.
Vishnu: I. Adi Gaya. On north wall of north chamber: 1. Vishnu, 24" -- Out front of temple: 1. heavily eroded Vishnu?, 2. Vishnu, 3. panel of dasavatara. II. Mundaprishtha: 1. Vishnu, 18", 2. Vishnu, 14", 3. Vishnu in panel, 32", 4. broken Vishnu?, 14" --
Shiva: I. Adi Gaya. Out front of temple: 1. ganesha. II. Dhautpada: 1. Ganesh, 32". III. Mundaprishtha: 1. linga
Devi: I. Mundaprishtha: 1. Camunda, 18", 2. Durga, with 12 hands 48", 3. Camunda, with 8 hands, inscribed, 48"
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Usage: Adi Gaya: Under someone's control, but appears abandoned -- Dhautpada: appears abandoned. -- Mundaprishtha: active worship. --
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777522,85.007011
Is Part Of: This is a sub-site of Adi Gaya Vedi, Dhautapada Vedi, and Mundaprishtha Vedi@site003 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: site021
Date Period: Sculptures early medieval and medieval
General Remarks: A thoroughfare from Vishnupad northern entrance to ghat
Architectural Style: Various walls, buildings, and niches along the walkway to the ghat
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: 1. northern entrance -l several images are plastered in the western wall, two were grilled 2. two are on the eastern wall 3. several were in a niche cum small 5' shrine 4. Shiva linga and a small fragment in a small chamb...
Show moreSite Number: site021
Date Period: Sculptures early medieval and medieval
General Remarks: A thoroughfare from Vishnupad northern entrance to ghat
Architectural Style: Various walls, buildings, and niches along the walkway to the ghat
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: 1. northern entrance -l several images are plastered in the western wall, two were grilled 2. two are on the eastern wall 3. several were in a niche cum small 5' shrine 4. Shiva linga and a small fragment in a small chamber on southern wall 5. two panels stuck in a water tank and two more were stuck in the wall on the way to the ghat 6. three images at exit to Gadadhara ghat
Location: Path from northern entrance to Vishnupad back alley to the river between Adi Gadadhara temple and Uttaradi math
Approach: from Vishnupad to the Gadadhara ghat
Topographical Features: On the eastern slope of the Mundaprshta hill
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Not all are well protected
Present Condition: Decent
Vishnu: Western wall of northern entrance: 1. dasavatara, 7"x14", 2. dasavatara, 6"x14" below shrine -- Right wall of large niche with grille: 1. (central figure) vishnu, 48", 2. Vishnu, 20", 3. Vishnu, 21" -- way to Phaglu, to right of doorway of small niche: 1. Vishnu panel 7"x25" -- Noth side of inside gateway: 1. broken dasavatara, 5"x32", Varaha, 36"
Shiva: Western wall of northern entrance: 1. ganesha, 14", 2. ganesha, 26" -- Eastern wall: 1. ganesha, 26" -- Floor of large niche with grille: 1. three shiva lingas
Devi: Left wall of large niche with grille: 1. parvata, 24" -- South side of inside gateway: 1. inscribed Durga, 44"
Other gods--goddesses: Northern wall: 1. nandin -- South side of inside gateway: 1. 22. Vaishnavi?, 26" -- Outside (Phalgu side) of inside gateway: 1. broken panel (Naga)
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu temples--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777567,85.009500
Is Part Of: This is the description of Back Alley and Eastern Turn to River toward the ghat@sci-site021 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: sci-site021
Date Period: Sculptures early medieval and medieval
General Remarks: A thoroughfare from Vishnupad northern entrance to ghat
Architectural Style: Various walls, buildings, and niches along the walkway to the ghat
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: 1. northern entrance -l several images are plastered in the western wall, two were grilled -- 2. two are on the eastern wall -- 3. several were in a niche cum small 5' shrine -- 4. Shiva linga and a small fragment in ...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site021
Date Period: Sculptures early medieval and medieval
General Remarks: A thoroughfare from Vishnupad northern entrance to ghat
Architectural Style: Various walls, buildings, and niches along the walkway to the ghat
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: 1. northern entrance -l several images are plastered in the western wall, two were grilled -- 2. two are on the eastern wall -- 3. several were in a niche cum small 5' shrine -- 4. Shiva linga and a small fragment in a small chamber on southern wall -- 5. two panels stuck in a water tank and two more were stuck in the wall on the way to the ghat -- 6. three images at exit to Gadadhara ghat --
Location: Path from northern entrance to Vishnupad back alley to the river between Adi Gadadhara temple and Uttaradi math
Approach: from Vishnupad to the Gadadhara ghat
Topographical Features: On the eastern slope of the Mundaprshta hill
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Not all are well protected
Present Condition: Decent
Vishnu: Western wall of northern entrance: 1. dasavatara, 7"x14", 2. dasavatara, 6"x14" below shrine -- Right wall of large niche with grille: 1. (central figure) vishnu, 48", 2. Vishnu, 20", 3. Vishnu, 21" -- way to Phaglu, to right of doorway of small niche: 1. Vishnu panel 7"x25" -- Noth side of inside gateway: 1. broken dasavatara, 5"x32", Varaha, 36" -- --
Shiva: Western wall of northern entrance: 1. ganesha, 14", 2. ganesha, 26" -- Eastern wall: 1. ganesha, 26" -- Floor of large niche with grille: 1. three shiva lingas
Devi: Left wall of large niche with grille: 1. parvata, 24" -- South side of inside gateway: 1. inscribed Durga, 44"
Other gods--goddesses: Northern wall: 1. nandin -- South side of inside gateway: 1. 22. Vaishnavi?, 26" -- Outside (Phalgu side) of inside gateway: 1. broken panel (Naga)
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu temples--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777567, 85.009500

Description: Site Number: sci-site021
Date Period: Sculptures early medieval and medieval
General Remarks: A thoroughfare from Vishnupad northern entrance to ghat
Architectural Style: Various walls, buildings, and niches along the walkway to the ghat
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: 1. northern entrance -l several images are plastered in the western wall, two were grilled -- 2. two are on the eastern wall -- 3. several were in a niche cum small 5' shrine -- 4. Shiva linga and a small fragment in ...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site021
Date Period: Sculptures early medieval and medieval
General Remarks: A thoroughfare from Vishnupad northern entrance to ghat
Architectural Style: Various walls, buildings, and niches along the walkway to the ghat
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: 1. northern entrance -l several images are plastered in the western wall, two were grilled -- 2. two are on the eastern wall -- 3. several were in a niche cum small 5' shrine -- 4. Shiva linga and a small fragment in a small chamber on southern wall -- 5. two panels stuck in a water tank and two more were stuck in the wall on the way to the ghat -- 6. three images at exit to Gadadhara ghat --
Location: Path from northern entrance to Vishnupad back alley to the river between Adi Gadadhara temple and Uttaradi math
Approach: from Vishnupad to the Gadadhara ghat
Topographical Features: On the eastern slope of the Mundaprshta hill
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Not all are well protected
Present Condition: Decent
Vishnu: Western wall of northern entrance: 1. dasavatara, 7"x14", 2. dasavatara, 6"x14" below shrine -- Right wall of large niche with grille: 1. (central figure) vishnu, 48", 2. Vishnu, 20", 3. Vishnu, 21" -- way to Phaglu, to right of doorway of small niche: 1. Vishnu panel 7"x25" -- Noth side of inside gateway: 1. broken dasavatara, 5"x32", Varaha, 36" -- --
Shiva: Western wall of northern entrance: 1. ganesha, 14", 2. ganesha, 26" -- Eastern wall: 1. ganesha, 26" -- Floor of large niche with grille: 1. three shiva lingas
Devi: Left wall of large niche with grille: 1. parvata, 24" -- South side of inside gateway: 1. inscribed Durga, 44"
Other gods--goddesses: Northern wall: 1. nandin -- South side of inside gateway: 1. 22. Vaishnavi?, 26" -- Outside (Phalgu side) of inside gateway: 1. broken panel (Naga)
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu temples--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777567, 85.009500

Description: Site Number: site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: housed in...
Show moreSite Number: site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: housed in a 19th century structure with hoof marks on the rock. -- Gadalol: seems to be a new rectangular hall, with a small shrine located in the south east corner
Location: Bhima Gaya: northeast of Mangala Gauri, about 50 steps down. Go-prachara: southwest of Mangala Gauri, about 30 steps down. Gadalola: across Gay-Bodh. Gaya road from Akshayavata
Approach: Gaya-Bodh Gaya road, turn right to Maranpur. These shrines are in vicinity of Akshayavata.
Topographical Features: Bhima and Goprachara are on the southwestern and northeastern, respectively, slopes of Bhasmakuta hill. Gadalola is on the flat ground near Akshayavata.
Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha. Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha.
Ownership: Pandas (met 3 Pandas at Go-prachara )
Protection Status: Bhima Gaya: left open Go-prachara: priest here pointed to encroachment on the southern and eastern side by surrounding settlements. Gadalola: left open
Present Condition: Bhima-Gaya needs to be maintained and cleaned.
Conservation Assessment: Bhima Gaya: needs immediate repair due to fallen tree. Go-prachara: needs reconstruction and needs to be protected from encroachment Gadalol: unknown
Vishnu: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine: 1. broken Vishnu, 24", 2. broken Vishnu with second Vishnu plastered in place of missing head. II. Go-prachara: 1. single central image of Vishnu
Devi: On way from Bhima Gaya to Vaitrani: 1. broken female figure, 18" Parvati?
Other gods--goddesses: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine (rock carved figures): 1. Brahmaji, 2. Bhim
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
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Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha. Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha.
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.775722,85.003392

Description: Site Number: sci-site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: house...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: housed in a 19th century structure with hoof marks on the rock -- Gadalol: seems to be a new rectangular hall, with a small shrine located in the south east corner --
Location: Bhima Gaya: northeast of Mangala Gauri, about 50 steps down -- Go-prachara: southwest of Mangala Gauri, about 30 steps down -- Gadalola: across Gay-Bodh Gaya road from Akshayavata --
Approach: Gaya-Bodh Gaya road, turn right to Maranpur. These shrines are in vicinity of Akshayavata.
Topographical Features: Bhima and Goprachara are on the southwestern and northeastern, respectively, slopes of Bhasmakuta hill. -- Gadalola is on the flat ground near Akshayavata.
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha -- Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. -- Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha. --
Ownership: Pandas (met 3 Pandas at Go-prachara )
Protection Status: Bhima Gaya: left open -- Go-prachara: priest here pointed to encroachment on the southern and eastern side by surrounding settlements. -- Gadalola: left open --
Present Condition: Bhima-Gaya needs to be maintained and cleaned.
Conservation Assessment: Bhima Gaya: needs immediate repair due to fallen tree. -- Go-prachara: needs reconstruction and needs to be protected from encroachment -- Gadalol: unknown --
Vishnu: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine: 1. broken Vishnu, 24", 2. broken Vishnu with second Vishnu plastered in place of missing head. II. Go-prachara: 1. single central image of Vishnu
Devi: On way from Bhima Gaya to Vaitrani: 1. broken female figure, 18" Parvati?
Other gods--goddesses: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine (rock carved figures): 1. Brahmaji, 2. Bhim --
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Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha -- Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. -- Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha. --
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.775722,85.003392

Description: Site Number: sci-site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: house...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: housed in a 19th century structure with hoof marks on the rock -- Gadalol: seems to be a new rectangular hall, with a small shrine located in the south east corner --
Location: Bhima Gaya: northeast of Mangala Gauri, about 50 steps down -- Go-prachara: southwest of Mangala Gauri, about 30 steps down -- Gadalola: across Gay-Bodh Gaya road from Akshayavata --
Approach: Gaya-Bodh Gaya road, turn right to Maranpur. These shrines are in vicinity of Akshayavata.
Topographical Features: Bhima and Goprachara are on the southwestern and northeastern, respectively, slopes of Bhasmakuta hill. -- Gadalola is on the flat ground near Akshayavata.
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha -- Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. -- Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha. --
Ownership: Pandas (met 3 Pandas at Go-prachara )
Protection Status: Bhima Gaya: left open -- Go-prachara: priest here pointed to encroachment on the southern and eastern side by surrounding settlements. -- Gadalola: left open --
Present Condition: Bhima-Gaya needs to be maintained and cleaned.
Conservation Assessment: Bhima Gaya: needs immediate repair due to fallen tree. -- Go-prachara: needs reconstruction and needs to be protected from encroachment -- Gadalol: unknown --
Vishnu: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine: 1. broken Vishnu, 24", 2. broken Vishnu with second Vishnu plastered in place of missing head. II. Go-prachara: 1. single central image of Vishnu
Devi: On way from Bhima Gaya to Vaitrani: 1. broken female figure, 18" Parvati?
Other gods--goddesses: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine (rock carved figures): 1. Brahmaji, 2. Bhim --
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Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha -- Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. -- Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha. --
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.767456,85.002267

Description: Site Number: sci-site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: house...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site004
Brief History: These places are linked to Gaya Mahatmya and are used as vedis for gaya-shraddha.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Mostly shraddha, but also pinda-dana, darshan
General Remarks: Two of these shrines are kept open. Go-prachara is under Pandas, who seemd concerned about encroachments at the edges of the shrines.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Bhima Gaya: Open courtyard with shrines in three corners. -- Gopracara: housed in a 19th century structure with hoof marks on the rock -- Gadalol: seems to be a new rectangular hall, with a small shrine located in the south east corner --
Location: Bhima Gaya: northeast of Mangala Gauri, about 50 steps down -- Go-prachara: southwest of Mangala Gauri, about 30 steps down -- Gadalola: across Gay-Bodh Gaya road from Akshayavata --
Approach: Gaya-Bodh Gaya road, turn right to Maranpur. These shrines are in vicinity of Akshayavata.
Topographical Features: Bhima and Goprachara are on the southwestern and northeastern, respectively, slopes of Bhasmakuta hill. -- Gadalola is on the flat ground near Akshayavata.
Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone brick
Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha -- Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. -- Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha. --
Ownership: Pandas (met 3 Pandas at Go-prachara )
Protection Status: Bhima Gaya: left open -- Go-prachara: priest here pointed to encroachment on the southern and eastern side by surrounding settlements. -- Gadalola: left open --
Present Condition: Bhima-Gaya needs to be maintained and cleaned.
Conservation Assessment: Bhima Gaya: needs immediate repair due to fallen tree. -- Go-prachara: needs reconstruction and needs to be protected from encroachment -- Gadalol: unknown --
Vishnu: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine: 1. broken Vishnu, 24", 2. broken Vishnu with second Vishnu plastered in place of missing head. II. Go-prachara: 1. single central image of Vishnu
Devi: On way from Bhima Gaya to Vaitrani: 1. broken female figure, 18" Parvati?
Other gods--goddesses: I. Bhima Gaya. Shrine (rock carved figures): 1. Brahmaji, 2. Bhim --
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Usage: Bhima Gaya: inactive, but likely used in pitrapaksha -- Go-pracara: slightly active, likely busy in pitrapaksha. -- Gadalol: appeared abandoned, but possibly active during pitrapaksha. --
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.767433,85.001850

Description: Site Number: site005
Brief History: This tank certainly dates from an earlier time, but it was plastered in the 20th century. There is a pinda-dana site called Kakbali at the north-western edge of this tank. This site again may date from an earlier time, but the shrine here (a rectangular mandapa- pillared hall and small single chamber-temple) dates from the 20th century. This is proved by two devanagari inscriptions installed on the outer wall of the mandapa, one of which records the donation...
Show moreSite Number: site005
Brief History: This tank certainly dates from an earlier time, but it was plastered in the 20th century. There is a pinda-dana site called Kakbali at the north-western edge of this tank. This site again may date from an earlier time, but the shrine here (a rectangular mandapa- pillared hall and small single chamber-temple) dates from the 20th century. This is proved by two devanagari inscriptions installed on the outer wall of the mandapa, one of which records the donation by Dalmia in the vikram samvat 2062.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: As the name suggests, the tank is associated with Lord Brahma. Besides, Kakbali is one of pinda sites, where pilgrims performed Pinda-dana. The site doesn't seem to be very important.
General Remarks: Tank and Kakbali are sacred places but shrines here are mostly of recent origin. The bridge has an interesting collection of images. One of the Vishnu images is really good and seems to be of the eighth-ninth century and may require protection.
Architectural Style: Low ceiling pillared hall and a Single chamber temple on the northern edge of the tank. There are a few other structures on the western and north bank of the tank.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: The tank is plastered on all 4 sides and there are steps leading to the tank. A number of structures including open pillared halls and single chamber temples exist on the western and northern corner of the tank. On the northen edge is Kakbali.
Location: 500 meters south-west of the Vishnupada temple
Approach: One can reach here either from the Visnupada side or from the Gaya-Rajgir highway side. On Gaya-Rajgir road, there is a northward road that leads to the Visnupada temple. The Sarovar (tank) is located on the west side of this road. A few meters south of the tank is a small bridge on this road, and several sculptures are installed on this bridge.
Topographical Features: The tank id located at the south-western edge of Mundapristha hill (Visnupada and other shrines). Location of the tank at the edge/base of this hill helps the tank collect all the rain-water from the hill.
Usage: Kakbali for pinda-dana and tank for rituals, bathing and other uses
Ownership: Not clear
Protection Status: Protection status Poor
Present Condition: Tank needs immediate cleaning and the shrines around need to be restored.
Conservation Assessment: Bad
Shiva: Small pillar east of building: 1. broken Uma-Mahesvara 15"
Building-Structural Material And Other: The structures around seem to have been built of bricks. Since the structures are painted yellow, it is difficult to see whether stones were used or not. They may have been used for constructing pillars, as is the local trend.
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Usage: Kakbali for pinda-dana and tank for rituals, bathing and other uses
Topics: Altars, Vedi, Hindu architecture--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.771650,85.004750
Is Part Of: This is the description of Brahma Sarovar and Kak Bali@sci-site005 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: sci-site005
Brief History: This tank certainly dates from an earlier time, but it was plastered in the 20th century. There is a pinda-dana site called Kakbali at the north-western edge of this tank. This site again may date from an earlier time, but the shrine here (a rectangular mandapa- pillared hall and small single chamber-temple) dates from the 20th century. This is proved by two devanagari inscriptions installed on the outer wall of the mandapa, one of which records the dona...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site005
Brief History: This tank certainly dates from an earlier time, but it was plastered in the 20th century. There is a pinda-dana site called Kakbali at the north-western edge of this tank. This site again may date from an earlier time, but the shrine here (a rectangular mandapa- pillared hall and small single chamber-temple) dates from the 20th century. This is proved by two devanagari inscriptions installed on the outer wall of the mandapa, one of which records the donation by Dalmia in the vikram samvat 2062.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: As the name suggests, the tank is associated with Lord Brahma. Besides, Kakbali is one of pinda sites, where pilgrims performed Pinda-dana. The site doesn't seem to be very important.
General Remarks: Tank and Kakbali are sacred places but shrines here are mostly of recent origin. The bridge has an interesting collection of images. One of the Vishnu images is really good and seems to be of the eighth-ninth century and may require protection.
Architectural Style: Low ceiling pillared hall and a Single chamber temple on the northern edge of the tank. There are a few other structures on the western and north bank of the tank.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: The tank is plastered on all 4 sides and there are steps leading to the tank. A number of structures including open pillared halls and single chamber temples exist on the western and northern corner of the tank. On the northen edge is Kakbali.
Location: 500 meters south-west of the Vishnupada temple
Approach: One can reach here either from the Visnupada side or from the Gaya-Rajgir highway side. On Gaya-Rajgir road, there is a northward road that leads to the Visnupada temple. The Sarovar (tank) is located on the west side of this road. A few meters south of the tank is a small bridge on this road, and several sculptures are installed on this bridge.
Topographical Features: The tank id located at the south-western edge of Mundapristha hill (Visnupada and other shrines). Location of the tank at the edge/base of this hill helps the tank collect all the rain-water from the hill.
Building-Structural Material And Other: The structures around seem to have been built of bricks. Since the structures are painted yellow, it is difficult to see whether stones were used or not. They may have been used for constructing pillars, as is the local trend.
Usage: Kakbali for pinda-dana and tank for rituals, bathing and other uses
Ownership: Not clear
Protection Status: Protection status Poor
Present Condition: Tank needs immediate cleaning and the shrines around need to be restored.
Conservation Assessment: Bad
Shiva: Small pillar east of building: 1. broken Uma-Mahesvara 15"
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Usage: Kakbali for pinda-dana and tank for rituals, bathing and other uses
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.774075,85.004300

Description: Site Number: sci-site005
Brief History: This tank certainly dates from an earlier time, but it was plastered in the 20th century. There is a pinda-dana site called Kakbali at the north-western edge of this tank. This site again may date from an earlier time, but the shrine here (a rectangular mandapa- pillared hall and small single chamber-temple) dates from the 20th century. This is proved by two devanagari inscriptions installed on the outer wall of the mandapa, one of which records the dona...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site005
Brief History: This tank certainly dates from an earlier time, but it was plastered in the 20th century. There is a pinda-dana site called Kakbali at the north-western edge of this tank. This site again may date from an earlier time, but the shrine here (a rectangular mandapa- pillared hall and small single chamber-temple) dates from the 20th century. This is proved by two devanagari inscriptions installed on the outer wall of the mandapa, one of which records the donation by Dalmia in the vikram samvat 2062.
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: As the name suggests, the tank is associated with Lord Brahma. Besides, Kakbali is one of pinda sites, where pilgrims performed Pinda-dana. The site doesn't seem to be very important.
General Remarks: Tank and Kakbali are sacred places but shrines here are mostly of recent origin. The bridge has an interesting collection of images. One of the Vishnu images is really good and seems to be of the eighth-ninth century and may require protection.
Architectural Style: Low ceiling pillared hall and a Single chamber temple on the northern edge of the tank. There are a few other structures on the western and north bank of the tank.
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: The tank is plastered on all 4 sides and there are steps leading to the tank. A number of structures including open pillared halls and single chamber temples exist on the western and northern corner of the tank. On the northen edge is Kakbali.
Location: 500 meters south-west of the Vishnupada temple
Approach: One can reach here either from the Visnupada side or from the Gaya-Rajgir highway side. On Gaya-Rajgir road, there is a northward road that leads to the Visnupada temple. The Sarovar (tank) is located on the west side of this road. A few meters south of the tank is a small bridge on this road, and several sculptures are installed on this bridge.
Topographical Features: The tank id located at the south-western edge of Mundapristha hill (Visnupada and other shrines). Location of the tank at the edge/base of this hill helps the tank collect all the rain-water from the hill.
Building-Structural Material And Other: The structures around seem to have been built of bricks. Since the structures are painted yellow, it is difficult to see whether stones were used or not. They may have been used for constructing pillars, as is the local trend.
Usage: Kakbali for pinda-dana and tank for rituals, bathing and other uses
Ownership: Not clear
Protection Status: Protection status Poor
Present Condition: Tank needs immediate cleaning and the shrines around need to be restored.
Conservation Assessment: Bad
Shiva: Small pillar east of building: 1. broken Uma-Mahesvara 15"
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Usage: Kakbali for pinda-dana and tank for rituals, bathing and other uses
Topics: Hindu architecture--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.771650,85.004750

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