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LAL KOTHI, GAYA: THE ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL

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  Lal Kothi, White House Compound, Gaya (Source: Author) The Maharaja of Tekari built two magnificent buildings namely White house and Red house in a common compound of around 100 acres with approximately 60 and 40 acres for white house and red house respectively. Later known as white house compound and red house compound. The compound comprises orchards, gardens, lawns, a pond and wooded area. There were out houses, horse stables, a garage to house the fleet of cars, servants, staff and guard quarters, chabutaras and swimming pool. The whole campus was properly landscaped.   Lal Kothi, White House Compound, Gaya (Source: Manish Sharma) At some point of time Maharaja Gopal Sharan Narain Singh of Tekari resided here in the white house. It was believed that the red house was built by the Maharaja to house meetings and other conferences. The 37th conference of Indian National Congress was held here in the red house compound in 1922, where Motilal Nehru and Chitranjan Das form...
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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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BRAHMYONI HILL GAYA, THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF NATURE-CULTURE LINKAGE

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Brahmyoni Hill, Gaya (Source: Author) Nature reflects the beauty of the city and when we talk of Bihar, Gaya district has been endowed with the rich natural heritage in form of hills, sarovars, kunds, springs, rivers and the scattered forests throughout the district. Today let’s open our arms and feel the scenic beauty of Gaya city. The city finds it’s mention in Vayu purana, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Buddha charit and has a rich historic importance from time immemorial.  When we talk of the city, it is surrounded by hills from three sides and river Falgu from the fourth side. There are many stand-alone hills, which are geographically located within the city boundary. Another hill has its range, which has even crossed the city boundary, the Brahmyoni hill. Let’s explore the historicity of the Brahmyoni hill and its scenic beauty and importance for Gaya city. Brahmyoni Hill, Gaya (Source: Author) Gaya is geographically located on the intermediary zone of chotanagpur plateau and gange...
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