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pind daan in gaya

Importance of donating my body: It is said in Hindu religious scriptures that Gaya region of Bihar is the land of salvation. It is said that by offering Tarpan and Pind Daan at this holy place, the ancestors get freedom from the cycle of birth and death. Also one gets a place in heaven. In Vayu Purana and Garuda Purana also, it has been said that by offering Pind Daan in Gaya, the souls of ancestors get peace.

By performing Pind Daan in Gaya, the descendants get freedom from ancestral debt, but do you know that this holy city is situated on the body of a demon? Let us know about it in detail.

according to legend…

There is a mythological story of this holy city. According to the story, in mythological times there was a demon named Gayasur. He had performed rigorous penance for Lord Brahma and had pleased him. Then Lord Brahma gave a boon to Gayasur that whoever sees him, all his sins will be destroyed and he will go straight to heaven. Because of this boon, even sinners started attaining salvation.

Lord Vishnu asked for Gayasur's body

Due to this the rules of the world started deteriorating. Then the gods prayed to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the world, after which Shri Hari Vishnu asked for the huge body of Gayasur as donation for the Yagya. Gayasur agreed to donate his body. After this Lord Vishnu pressed his body with his mace. Then Gayasur's body turned into a huge stone. Lord Vishnu was extremely pleased with his devotion.

Special importance of Pind Daan in Gaya

Shri Hari Vishnu gave a boon to Gayasur. He said that whoever performs Shraddha of his ancestors at this place, his ancestors will directly attain salvation. Gaya area is said to be the abode of Lord Vishnu. Here he is seated in the form of a mace. It is said that when Pind Daan is offered here, Narayana himself accepts it and grants ultimate salvation to the souls.