The Legend of Gayasur Gayasur, whose name means “the demon of Gaya,” was no ordinary asura (demon). Unlike the typical asuras known for their malevolence, Gayasur was a devout being who undertook ...

Kurkihar village, situated about 5 km northeast of Wazirganj and 27 km east of Gaya, is believed to have once been an ancient city and the site of a Buddhist monastery. According to records from ...