Deity
Vishnu
Pind Daan tradition
श्री विष्णु
Pretshila Temple
Pretshila Temple is a sacred hill site in Gaya district, Bihar, associated with ancestral rites and the Pind Daan tradition. Pilgrims visit as part of Gaya’s ritual landscape, with an ancient setting and North Indian temple character.
Pretshila Temple
Pretshila Temple
Pretshila Temple
Pretshila Temple
Pretshila Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Sacred hill site in Gaya
Ancestral rituals
Architecture
North Indian style
Ancient era
Location
Gaya, Bihar
Gaya district
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- Ancient
- Founder
- Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar
- Construction
- 1787 AD
- Pretshila Hill Temple in Gaya is an ancient sacred site situated on Pretshila ('Rock of Ghosts') hill. The present stone shrine was restored in 1787 AD by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. Nearby lies the sacred Ram Kund pond where Lord Rama is believed to have performed rituals.
Significance
- Pretshila Hill is one of the key Pinda Daan sites in Gaya where pilgrims offer ancestral oblations to liberate souls of departed ancestors. Devotees climb 676 stone steps to reach the hill shrine overlooking Gaya town. The site is especially crowded during the annual Pitru Paksha Mela.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Start early for the hill visit
With approximate hours starting at 05:00, an early start can help you avoid heat and crowds.
Confirm timings locally
Timings are marked approximate (05:00–18:00); verify at the site or with local authorities before planning rituals.
Carry water and sun protection
As a hill site, walking and exposure can be higher; keep water and basic sun protection.
Keep offerings simple and respectful
If participating in Pind Daan-related customs, follow local guidance and maintain cleanliness at the site.
Plan transport within Gaya
Allocate time for local travel in Gaya district, especially during peak pilgrimage seasons.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Sep–Oct • Fortnight (approx.)
Pitru Paksha
Period commonly associated with ancestral rites; pilgrims may plan visits around ritual schedules in Gaya.
Oct–Nov • 1 day
Kartik Purnima
A widely observed full-moon day; visitors may see increased footfall at sacred sites.
Jan • 1 day
Makar Sankranti
Seasonal pilgrimage day when many sacred places see higher visitor movement.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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