Adi Gadadhara Temple

Title: Adi Gadadhara Temple
Brief history: Linked to Gaya Mahatmya
Local tradition: Pinda Dana, Shraddha, Darshan
Structure: Temple divided into three parts: inner sanctum is located on western-most side of temple with houses and an image of Adi Gadadhara; the second part is a mandapa closed on the north and south sides and erected on 20 stone pillars; this mandapa leads to an open mandapa erected on 21 pillars, which has an open shrine of Sakhshi Gopal and small shrine of Mangala Devi on the southern wall. Top of outer wall is tiled.
Location: Part of Vishnupada Complex, southern-most entrance from ghat leads to shrine
Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude): 24°46'39.50", 85°00'35.17"
Approachs: On the way to Phalgu from Vishnupad Temple
Airport: Gaya
Railway station: Gaya
Bus stand: Gaya
Topographical features: Western bank of Phalgu river on the eastern slope of Mundaprishta hill
Building materials: Brick; stone; marble; tile
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala; current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection status: Under protection of Dhami pandas
Conservation assessment: Good condition, except everything plastered with yellow paint
Subject: Hindu temples--India
Omeka identifier: sci-site02-01
Present condition: Well-preserved