GAYA 
The holy Pitru Kshetra

ANTIQUITY

Definite history begins with Gayasura of the Satya yuga days; Gaya was a demon king with a difference. He was unlike Hiranyakasipu, though equally powerful and obtained many unattainable boons from Sri Mahavishnu, but was like Prahlad, the paramabaghavathothama in acquiring several exemplary virtues. He ruled over a vast kingdom of the same name, with Gaya as capital, measuring about 5 krosas in size. His personality was awful; and stature, uncommon in dimensions - he was 125 yojanas high and 60 yojanas wide. Incredible it sounds, but he was a demon as such. When he did severe penance on the Kolahal Mount, it caused nightmares to celestials. Frightened, they went to Vaikunta, on the advice of Lord Siva for solution. Assuring them abhayam, He went to the spot to reveal Himself to Gaya. Being pure in mind, body, heart and soul, he prayed that whoever chanced to touch, tread or meet him should go to Vaikunta; and it was granted anon. It is said that he is abiding in his entire kingdom thenceforward in his ethereal form and emancipating every one, who chanced to step on his soil either by choice, or under pressure.

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