Sights in Gaya
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Vishnupad Temple
Close to the banks of the Falgu River south of town, the sikhara (spired) Vishnupad Temple was constructed in 1787 by Queen Ahalya Bai of Indore and houses a 40cm 'footprint' of Vishnu imprinted in solid rock. Non-Hindus are not permitted to enter, but you can get a look at the temple from the pink platform near the entrance. Along the ghats on the river's edge, Hindus bathe and light funeral pyres.
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Brahmajuni Hill
One thousand stone steps leads to the top of the Brahmajuni Hill, 1km southwest of the Vishnupad Temple, where Buddha is said to have preached the fire sermon. The view from the top of Gaya and the surrounding plains is expansive and there's a small temple and cave here.
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