Gaya has a small but vibrant tradition of wood carving. The artisans create brightly colored, lacquered wooden toys and boxes (Sindur-dan). The wood is turned on a lathe and then coated with natural lac colors.
These items are sold near the Vishnupad temple and are popular gifts for children and pilgrims.
A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest brick structures in India. It marks the exact spot of the Buddha's enlightenment.
The sacred Ficus religiosa under which Siddhartha became the Buddha. The current tree is a direct descendant of the original.
An ancient Hindu temple on the Falgu riverbank dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It houses a 40cm footprint of the Lord stamped into basalt rock.
