Ujjain
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Gaya Kota Mandir in Ujjain is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believed to grant the same spiritual merit as performing rituals in Gaya, Bihar. Established by King Vikramaditya, the temple is revered for offering peace to ancestors and blessings of liberation and harmony to devotees.
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Submit DetailsThe Gaya Kota Mandir in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is one of the city’s ancient and sacred temples known for its deep spiritual significance. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple is believed to be connected with the holy city of Gaya in Bihar, where performing pind daan (ritual offerings for ancestors) grants salvation to departed souls.
According to local legends, King Vikramaditya established this temple for devotees who could not travel to Gaya. It is said that Lord Vishnu manifested here to bless Ujjain as a punya kshetra (sacred land) equivalent to Gaya. Hence, rituals like shraddha and pind daan performed here are believed to provide the same spiritual merit as those done in Gaya, Bihar.
The temple’s ancient architecture and serene environment reflect its historic importance. Inside, the sanctum houses a beautiful idol of Lord Vishnu, and nearby shrines are dedicated to various deities, symbolizing the unity of divine powers.
Even today, Gaya Kota Mandir is a prominent pilgrimage site in Ujjain, where devotees perform rituals for their ancestors, seeking moksha (liberation), peace for departed souls, and divine blessings for their families.
Peace for Ancestors: Performing pind daan and shraddha here is believed to bring salvation and peace to departed souls.
Blessings of Moksha: Worship at this temple helps devotees attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Family Prosperity: The rituals performed here invite harmony, prosperity, and well-being in the family.
Spiritual Merit: Visiting the temple grants the same spiritual benefits as performing rites in the holy city of Gaya.
Removal of Pitru Dosha: It is believed that offering prayers here helps overcome ancestral karmic obstacles and Pitru Dosha.
