Gaya is a city of temples, and its music reflects this. Hanuman Das was a vocalist who specialized in Haveli Sangeet and devotional Khayal. His performances were not just entertainment but offerings to the deity.
He kept the local musical traditions alive, teaching students to sing with 'Bhaav' (emotion) over technical gymnastics.
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.
