About 30 km from Gaya lies the village of Pattharkatti. As the name suggests, the entire village is involved in stone cutting. This tradition dates back to the Buddhist era when artisans carved the great stupas and railings.
Today, they work primarily with black stone (Kasauti) and soft stone. They craft intricate statues of Lord Buddha, Ganesh, and Shiva, as well as household items like mortar and pestles. The sound of chisels striking stone echoes through the village.
Buying directly from here ensures you get an authentic piece of Magadhan art.
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.
