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THE HILLS OF GAYA: A PART OF ITS SACRED GEOGRAPHY

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Gaya is a city in the Indian state of Bihar that is surrounded by hills and mountains. These hills not only add to the scenic beauty of the city but also hold significant cultural and religious importance. In this article, we will explore the hills of Gaya and their significance. Dungeshwari Hill, Gaya (Source: tourismindia.co.in) 1. Mangla Gauri Hill: Mangla Gauri Hill is located in the heart of Gaya and is considered one of the most sacred hills in the region. According to legend, the hill was the site where the goddess Shakti's breast fell after Lord Shiva performed the Tandava dance while carrying her dead body. The hill is home to the Mangla Gauri temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Shakti. The temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Gaya and is visited by thousands of devotees every year. 2. Brahmayoni Hill: Brahmayoni Hill is located to the south-west of Gaya and is considered to be the site where Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, performed a ya...
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JHUNJHUNWALA KI HAVELI: A SYNERGY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE

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  Jhunjhunwala ki Haveli or Tilha Dharmashala, Gaya (Source: Author) The land of Gaya is full of architectural marvels. One of them is "Rai Surajmal Jhunjhunwala ki haveli" which is also commonly known as "Tilha Dharamshala". The elegant structure built in 1909 with eye- catching carvings, beautiful human figured cornices,  decorative parapets with mouldings and carvings is an excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture with colonial influence. In its construction, Rai Surajmal Prasad Jhunjhunwala Bahadur, the grandson of Seth Ramcharan Das ji and great-grandson of Tuganramji, resident of Ravetri Rajputana located in Chidwa area, played the main role. This Dharamsala was inaugurated by the then Governor of Bengal, Lord Walker.   Jhunjhunwala ki Haveli or Tilha Dharmashala, Gaya (Source: Author) The structure is situated on Ramsagar road of Navagarhi area in the old historic core of Gaya. Carved stucco works on the facade, Floral stucco on the spandrels of arc...
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KONCHESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE, AN ANCIENT SURVIVING TEMPLE

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  Ruined Koncheswar Mahadev temple (Source: British Library, Thomas Fraser Peppé in 1865) The temple is one of the few surviving ancient Hindu Temple in a small 'market town' of Konch CD Block under Tekari subdivision in Gaya District of Bihar state. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and inspite of its historicity and beauty, the place is very less visited even by the local people and is one of the lesser known tourist destinations. The temple was built in Nagara style in 8th century AD.   Ruined Koncheswar Mahadev temple (Source: British Library, Thomas Fraser Peppé in 1865) Ruined Koncheswar Mahadev temple (Source: British Library,  Joseph David Begglar in 1870s. ) The temple's remain was first noticed and described by 'Buchanan', during his survey of Gaya District on 3rd December 1811. The temple also finds its mention by several other surveyors/travellers, who visited the site during the "Raj" like Cunningham, Thomas F Peppe etc. Even the local...
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