GK
FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Andhra Pradesh
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Bihar
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Mumbai
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Kolkata
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Detailed explanation-1: -Vishnupad Mandir is called so as it is believed to feature a 40-cm-long footprint of Lord Vishnu in a basalt rock. As the story goes, Lord Vishnu killed demon Gayasur at this place by stamping his foot on his chest. After Lord Vishnu pushed the demon under the earth with his foot, his footprint was retained in a rock.
Detailed explanation-2: -HERE LORD VISHNU killed the devil GAYASUR. so the name is Gaya of the place. In the temple, on a ancient stone, replica of footprint of lord Vishnu is there.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most attractive destination in Gaya is Vishnupad Temple. The temple is located on the bank of river Falgu River and has footprint of Vishnu incised into a block of basalt. People believe that Lord Vishnu killed Gayasur by placing his foot on Gayasur’s chest.