Gaya is one of the celebrated Heavenly City of Hindus in addition to as Buddhists in Republic of India. Gaya is located at a space of about a hundred kilometer from Patna, the capital of Bihar, on the banks of Falgu River. The urban center descended its name from the devil Gayasur. Accordant to the fable, Gayasur was downed by Lord Vishnu by squeezing his foot across his torso, that led in the establishment of a few stony hills that circles Gaya.

Currently are a numerous Ghats on the side of Falgu River that are considered to be blessed. It is considered by the Hindus that a travel to Gaya could ensue the redemption of the souls of their ancestors. At that place is a sanctum ritual that is executed in Gaya by Hindus called the 'Pinda Dan'. This is also one of the many causes for Hindu visitants for preparation a trip to Gaya.

Gaya metropolis is evenly crucial for Buddhists as well. Gautam the Buddha attained Nirvana at Bodh Gaya, which is placed at a length of 15 kilometer from Gaya urban centre. Later these incidents, locations approximate to Gaya have remained the bastion of knowledge like Nalanda, Vaishali, Rajgir and Patliputra. In the old historical period, Gaya had continued to be a part of the Magadh kingdom