Sacred Gaya Ji Tirtha
Falgu River (Antarsalila)
पवित्र फल्गु नदी (अंतःसलिला) • The sacred river flowing beneath the sands, blessed by the hands of Mata Sita
Location: Eastern edge of Gaya Ji town, Bihar
Timings: Open 24 Hours (Best during 5:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
Spiritual Significance
Due to the mythological curse and boon of Mata Sita during the Treta Yuga, the sacred water flows beneath the sand bed (Antarsalila). Digging a few inches yields crystalline holy water used for ancestral tarpan.
History & Mythological Lore
Mentioned in the Ramayana where Lord Rama and Mata Sita performed Pind Daan for King Dasharatha.
What to Know Before Darshan
- Pilgrims begin their morning rituals with snan or prokshan here
- Sand pinda offerings and sesame water tarpan are performed at designated ghats
- Recently equipped with modern rubber dam (Gayaji Dam) ensuring year-round clean water
Related Rituals Conducted Here:
1-Day Pind Daan3-Day Complete Pind DaanTripindi ShradhNarayan Bali
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