White metal (an alloy) casting is a popular cottage industry in Gaya. Artisans produce thousands of small, shiny statues of Buddha, Tara, and Avalokiteshvara.
These are affordable, durable, and highly detailed, making them the most popular souvenir for international tourists who want to take a piece of the holy land back home.
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.
