Vishnupad Temple
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The Vishnupada Temple is the main 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 Vishnu (according to Hinduism), or Buddha (according to Buddhism), incised into a block of basalt.
In Hinduism, this footprint marks the act of Lord Vishnu subduing Gayasur by placing his foot on Gayasur's chest. The present day temple was rebuilt by Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, the ruler of Indore, in the 18th century.
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