Why Is Gaya Tirth Considered So Sacred for Pitru Puja?
“गयातीर्थं पितृणाम् चातिदुर्लभम्। कृत्वा पिण्डप्रदानं तु भूयो जायते न नरः॥” — Garuda Purana
The Garuda Purana describes Gaya Tirth as extremely rare and significant for Pitru worship, stating that Pind Pradan performed here leads toward liberation and freedom from worldly birth. Among India’s sacred destinations for ancestral rituals, Gaya holds a uniquely revered place in scriptural tradition.

How Did Gaya Become a Sacred Land for Ancestors?
The spiritual significance of Gaya is rooted in the sacred Gayasur Katha. Gayasur, a powerful devotee, received a boon that whoever touched his b...