Located in the heart of the town, Vishnupad Temple in Bodhgaya is one of the most revered sites here for Hindu devotees. It is believed that the temple has been built over the footprint of Lord Vishnu. Placed on the banks of Phalgu River, The ancient temple was built by Queen Ahilya Bai of Indore way back in the year 1787. The temple has Shikhara- style construction. The footprints (40 cm long) of the Lord are embossed on a solid stone called Dhaarm Shila. It is enclosed by a silver-plated basin. The pilgrims who visit the temple, touch the imprint and offer prayers. Flower garlands and milk are offered to Lord Vishnu here by the people who wish that the souls of their departed family members should rest in peace. Vishnupad temple is erected atop Brahmajuni hill and a flight of 1000 stone steps lead to its entrance. The view from the top is mesmerizing. The temple restricts the entry of non-Hindus.
Bihar Tour Packages
Things To Do in Bihar
- Bihar Tour Packages
- Bodhgaya Tourism
- Best time to visit Bodhgaya
- How to Reach Bodhgaya
- Fairs and Festivals in Bihar
- Chhath Puja Festival
- Hari Har Dham
- Kalachakara Festival, Bodhgaya
- Makar Sankranti Mela
- Nag Panchami Festival
- Pitra Paksha Mela, Gaya
- Rajgir Dance Festival
- Shrawan Mela at Deoghar
- Sonpur Mela
- Vat Savitri Puja
- Cities in Bihar
- Nalanda Tourism
- Patana Tourism
- Tourist Attractions in Patna
- Tourist Attractions in Bodhgaya
- Bodhi Tree, Bodhgaya
- Great Buddha Statue- Bodhgaya
- Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Barabar Caves
- Nagarjuni Caves
- Pretshila Hills
- Rajgir Travel Guide
- Royal Bhutan Monastery
- Thai Monastery Bodhgaya
- Tourist Places in Nalanda
- Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall Nalanda
- Nalanda Archaeological Museum
- Surajpur Temple, Nalanda