Adi Gaya, Dhautpada, and Mundaprshtha devi
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Title
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Adi Gaya, Dhautpada, and Mundaprshtha devi
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Brief history
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Adi-gaya is supposed to be the oldest place in Gaya. It has a stone upon which pinda-dana is performed. Dhautapada seems like an early modern construction. Mundaprishtha has early medieval sculptures.
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Local tradition
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Shraddha, pinda-dana
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Structure
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Adi-Gaya: Yellow plastered brick courtyard, divided into several spaces on different levels, to the east of shikhara temple with a two-story single chamber design. There is an open square immediately in front of temple. In front of courtyard, to the east, is a small mandapa with six pillars five feet high, two with carvings.
Dhautpada: Square-roofed platform with natural stone emerging from the floor, with a roof of stone sheets and steel beams.
Mundaprishtha: Single chamber with open rectangular courtyard, south of which was an open space for pilgrims to perform their pinda-dana and stay.
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Location
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Southwest of Vishnupad Temple over top of adjoining hill
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Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude)
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24°46'35.93", 85°00'21.44"
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Approachs
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Through settlement to the southwest of Vishnupad Temple
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Airport
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Gaya
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Railway station
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Gaya
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Bus stand
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Gaya
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Topographical features
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On top of adjoining hill
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Building materials
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Stone
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brick
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Usage
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Adi Gaya: Under someone’s control, but appears abandoned
Dhautpada: appears abandoned.
Mundaprishtha: active worship.
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Ownership
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Key to Adi-Gaya was with family living next door. Dhaut-pada shows no signs of ownership. Mundaprishta under control of pujari, Manju Tiwari.
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Protection status
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Adi-Gaya and Mundaprstha devi were well-protected. Dhaut-pada unprotected.
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Conservation assessment
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All three need conservation, especially Adi-Gaya.
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Subject
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Altars, Vedic
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Omeka identifier
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sci-site03-02
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Present condition
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Adi-Gaya is dilapidated. Dhaut-pada is in good shape but appears to be unmaintained. Mundaprstha devi is well protected