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Vishnupad Temple

Vishnupad Temple is one of the ancient and most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located in Gaya, Bihar, India on the bank of the river Phalgu, marked by a footprint of Lord Vishnu called Dharmsila, carved into a block of basalt. At the top of the structure is a 50-kilo god flag, donated by Gayapal Panda Bal Govind Sen, a devotee. The Brahma Kalpit Brahmins, also known as Gayawal Brahmins, Gayawal Tirth Purohit, Pandas of Gaya, are the traditional priests of the temple from ancient times.