Vishnupad Temple
विष्णुपद मंदिर
A Hindu temple on the banks of the Phalgu River in Gaya City, housing a silver-framed footprint of Vishnu carved in stone, a place where Hindus honor their ancestors.
The Vishnupad Temple is located in Gaya City, about 12 km north of Bodh Gaya. The present building was rebuilt in 1787 by Queen Ahilyabai of Indore. Its octagonal spire is about 30 meters tall, and the inner sanctum houses a silver-framed footprint of Vishnu. During the ancestor-worship season at the end of the monsoon each year, Hindus from across India come here to perform rites for their ancestors. Non-Hindus usually cannot enter the inner sanctum but may visit the outer areas. The surrounding alleys are crowded, so keep your belongings secure.
Opening hours
5:00 am–9:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Great Buddha Statue
- Indosan Nipponji Temple
- Archaeological Museum, Bodh Gaya
- Wat Thai Buddhagaya
- Bodhi Tree & Vajrasana
- Sujata Stupa
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Tibetan Temple (Namgyal Monastery area)