| 词条 | Vishnupad Mandir |
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| name = Vishnupada Mandir | image = Vishnupadh Temple.jpg | alt = | caption = | map_type = India Bihar | map_caption = Location in Bihar | coordinates = {{coord|24|36|37|N|85|0|33|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | other_names = | country = India | state = Bihar | district = | location = Gaya | elevation_m = | deity = Lord Vishnu | festivals= | architecture = Shikhara | temple_quantity = | monument_quantity= | inscriptions = | year_completed = rebuilt 1787 | creator = rebuilt by Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore | website = }} Vishnupada Mandir is an ancient temple in Gaya, India. It is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is located along the Falgu River, marked by a footprint of Lord Vishnu known as Dharmasila, incised into a block of basalt. The Brahma mythy Brahmans were the traditional priest of the temple in the ancient time. Now the Brahamkalpit Brahman who are known as Gayawal Tirth Purohit or Panda are the priests. Several legendary saints as Ramanujacharya, Madhvacharya, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Ramakrishna have visited this shrine. LegendOnce a demon known as Gayasura, did a heavy penance and sought a boon that whoever see him should attain salvation (Moksham). Since salvation is achieved through being righteous in one's lifetime, people started obtaining it easily. To prevent immoral people from attaining salvation Lord Vishnu asked Gayasura to go beneath the earth and did so by placing his right foot on asura's head. After pushing Gayasura below the surface of earth, Lord Vishnu's foot print remained on the surface that we see even today. The footprint consists of nine different symbols including Shankam, Chakram and Gadham. These are believed to be weapons of the lord. Gayasura now pushed into earth pleaded for food. Lord Vishnu gave him a boon that every day, someone will offer him food. Whoever does so, their souls will reach heaven. The day Gayasura doesn't get food, it is believed that he will come out. Every day, one or the other from different parts of India will pray for welfare of his departed and offer food, feeding Gayasura.[1] History and locationThe construction date of temple is unknown and it is believed that Rama along with Sita had visited this place.[2] The present day structure was rebuilt by Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, the ruler of Indore, in 1787, on the banks of the Falgu river. A flight of 1000 stone steps leads to the top of the Brahmajuni hill, 1 km southwest of the Vishnupad mandir. Visitors prefer to go to the top of Brahmajuni hill see the view of temple from top.[3] There are many small temples near this temple. ArchitectureThis is believed that the temple was built with the footprints of Lord Vishnu in the centre. In Hinduism, this footprint marks the act of Lord Vishnu subduing Gayasur by placing his foot on his chest. Inside the Vishnupad Mandir, the 40 cm long footprint of Lord Vishnu is imprinted in solid rock and surrounded by a silver plated basin.[4] The height of this temple is 30 meters and it a has 8 rows of beautifully carved pillars which support the pavilion. The temple is built of large gray granite blocks jointed with iron clamps. The octagonal shrine faces east. Its pyramidal tower rises up a 100 feet. The tower has sloping sides with alternately indented and plain sections. The sections are set at an angle to create a series of peaks joined at the top.[5] Within the temple stands the immortal banyan tree Akshayabat where the final rituals for the dead takes place. On top of the temple is a gold flag weighing approximately 51 kg. Inside the temple is a (Garv ghiri ) a silver coated hexagon railing also known as (pahal). {{citation needed|date=July 2016}} See also
References1. ^{{cite book|title=Temples of India Myths and Legends|publisher=Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India|location=New Delhi|editor1-last=S.|editor1-first= Manjula|last=Bhoothalingam|first=Mathuram|year=2016|pages=92–93|isbn=978-81-230-1661-0}} 2. ^{{cite web|title=History of Vishnupad|url=http://gaya.bih.nic.in/html/history.htm|accessdate=2 March 2017|publisher=Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402044319/http://gaya.bih.nic.in/html/history.htm|archivedate=2 April 2009|df=}} 3. ^{{Cite news|url=http://travelnewsindia.com/vishnupad-temple-gaya/|title=Vishnupad Temple Gaya {{!}} Location {{!}} History {{!}} Best Time to Visit|date=2016-09-25|work=Travel News India|access-date=2017-03-08|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170308222808/http://travelnewsindia.com/vishnupad-temple-gaya/|archivedate=2017-03-08|df=}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://discoverbihar.bih.nic.in/pages/gaya1_place.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=26 December 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090924065657/http://discoverbihar.bih.nic.in/pages/gaya1_place.htm |archivedate=24 September 2009 }} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Bihar/Gaya/Vishnupaada-Temple-38112.htm|publisher=India9.com|title=Vishnupaada Temple|accessdate=2 March 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012201813/http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Bihar/Gaya/Vishnupaada-Temple-38112.htm|archivedate=12 October 2016|df=}} External links{{commons category}}{{Hindu temples in Bihar}}{{Hinduism footer small}} 3 : Vishnu temples|Hindu temples in Bihar|Gaya, India |
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