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Academia & 201516 Simple Home Remedies To Control Hair Fall
136 POSTS Hair fall is one of the most common problems we face today. What is also common is our lack of knowledge about the wonderful and simple ways through which we can treat the condition..In this post, we talk about some of the best home remedies you can use to get rid of the problem. And in addition to those, there are certain other tips that can help you say good bye to hair loss – once and for all!Trust us when we say this – these remedies can go a long way in treating your hair troubles! To know more, keep reading.Causes Of Hair FallHair fall can be caused by a number of factors. These include:Physical or emotional stressInadequate protein intakeGeneticsAnemiaAgingHormonal changesProlonged illnessDeficiency of vitamin B6 and folic acidOver-stylingThyroid diseasesHome Remedies For Hair FallNow that you know the various causes of hair fall, let’s go ahead and check out the home remedies that can treat the condition.1. Coconut Milk:Image: ShutterstockWhat You NeedCoconut milk, 1 cupWhat You Need To DoApply the coconut milk to your scalp using a hair dye brush. Then cover your head with a towel and leave it undisturbed for about 20 minutes. You can ideally prepare coconut milk at home by grinding the grated coconut and squeezing its milk.After that, remove the towel and rinse your hair with cold water.You can follow with a shampoo.When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning, before taking bath. You can follow this process once every week.Why This WorksCoconut milk is rich in vitamin E and fats, which help moisturize the hair and keep it healthy. The milk is rich in potassium (), another vital ingredient for hair growth. It also has antibacterial properties that protect the hair from damage.2. Aloe Vera:Image: ShutterstockWhat You NeedA leaf (or even a stalk) of the Aloe Vera plantWhat You Need To DoThis is the traditional way of using Aloe Vera for treating hair growth. Extract the pulp content from the leaf or stalk and rub into your hair.Ensure your hair is already washed before you do this.Massage the pulp into your scalp in circular motions.Leave it undisturbed for about 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.When You Need To Do ThisRepeat the process thrice a week, ideally in the morning after you have taken a head bath.Why This Works plays a crucial role in balancing the pH levels of the scalp and hair. It penetrates the scalp and hair, thereby promoting hair growth (), ().CautionThe yellow-colored sap of the Aloe Vera plant contains toxins, and can irritate the skin if you are latex-intolerant. You can ideally boil the plant (which converts the toxins to natural salicylic acid, which is harmless to the skin) before extracting the pulp content.3. Neem (Indian Lilac):What You NeedDry neem leaves, about 10 – 12A vessel containing waterWhat You Need To DoBoil the neem leaves in the water till the water level comes down to half its quantity.Wait for the mixture to cool.Rinse your hair with this mixture.When You Need To Do ThisYou can use this remedy as a last rinse after shampooing your hair. It can ideally be done once every week.Why This WorksNeem has excellent antibacterial properties that . This ensures the scalp is healthy, and
(). It also stimulates blood flow to the skin, thereby nourishing the hair roots.Neem is even found to eliminate head lice and nits ().CautionUsing neem for hair (especially in the case of dandruff) can cause your eyes to burn. So, be careful while washing off the neem water and ensure it doesn’t get into your eyes.4. Amla (Indian Gooseberry):What You NeedIndian gooseberries, 4 -5Virgin coconut oil, 1 cupWhat You Need To DoBoil the dried Indian gooseberries in coconut oil till the oil turns black.Wait for it to cool, and then massage your scalp with this oil.Leave it undisturbed for about 20 minutes, and then shampoo as usual.[ Read :
]When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning before taking bath. You can follow this twice every week.Why This WorksAmla is rich in vitamin C, a nutrient essential for the growth and strengthening of hair (). Vitamin C also helps build collagen, which is vital for hair growth. Apart from this, vitamin C also helps absorb iron, thereby keeping your locks strong and healthy.Amla also helps thicken each individual hair strand ().5. Greek Yogurt:What You NeedGreek yogurt, 2 tablespoonsHoney,
a tablespoon (or a few drops)1 lemonWhat You Need To DoTake the two tablespoons of Greek yogurt in a bowl. To this, add honey and the lemon juice extracted from the lemon.Mix the ingredients thoroughly and make a paste.Using a hair dye brush, apply this pack to the scalp and hair roots.Leave it undisturbed for about 30 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with cold water.When You Need To Do ThisFollow this procedure before bath. Ideally use this pack once a week. If you have dry hair, then use the pack twice a week.Why This WorksGreek yogurt acts as a natural conditioner for hair. It contains vitamin B5 and proteins that are extremely beneficial for hair (). Honey contains antibacterial properties that protect hair from damage ().Greek yogurt contains probiotics, which, according to studies, make the hair glow ().6. Methi (Fenugreek):What You NeedFenugreek seeds, 1 cupWhat You Need To DoSoak the cup of fenugreek seeds in water overnight.The next morning, grind the seeds and make a paste. Ensure the paste is thoroughly ground and spreadable.Apply this paste to your hair, from the root to tip, and cover with a shower cap.Leave your hair undisturbed for about 40 minutes, and then rinse using cold water.When You Need To Do ThisEvery morning before bath. Follow this for a month.Why This WorksFenugreek seeds enhance hair growth and help in the rebuilding of the hair follicles. They also make hair shiny, strong, and long ().7. Licorice Root:What You NeedGround licorice root,1 tablespoonMilk, 1 cupSaffron,
teaspoonWhat You Need To DoAdd the ground licorice root and saffron to the cup of milk and mix them thoroughly.Before going to bed in the night, apply this mixture to the bald patches and leave it overnight.Wash your hair the next morning.When You Need To Do ThisIn the night, before going to bed. Follow this remedy twice a week.Why This WorksLicorice root has healing properties that soothe the scalp and eliminate scalp irritation or dandruff. This helps in maintaining scalp health and promoting hair growth.8. Beetroot:What You NeedA few beetroot leavesHenna, 1 tablespoonWhat You Need To DoFirstly, boil the beetroot leaves in water till the water level comes down to half its quantity.Grind the leaves and add henna.Make a paste and apply it to your scalp.Leave it undisturbed for about 20 minutes and rinse with water.When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning, before taking bath. Follow this remedy 3 – 4 times a week.Why This WorksBeetroot contains potassium, protein, and vitamins B and C, all of which are essential for healthy hair.9. Onion Juice:What You Need1 onionA cotton ballWhat You Need To DoGrate the onion and extract its juice.Dip the cotton ball into the juice, and apply it directly to your scalp, ensuring the hair strands are covered from the root to the tip.Leave your hair undisturbed for about 30 minutes, after which you can rinse with cold water.Shampoo as usual.When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning, before taking bath. Repeat the remedy 2 to 3 times a week for about a month.Why This WorksOnion has antibacterial properties (), which can eliminate the bacteria that can cause scalp infections. It also has a high sulfur content, which improves the blood circulation to the hair follicles and encourages hair growth. Sulfur is also known to treat infected hair follicles ().CautionBe careful while applying the juice to your hair. If the juice gets into your eyes, thoroughly wash them right away with cold water. Though not harmful to your eyes, onion juice can cause a burning sensation and extreme discomfort.10. Chinese Hibiscus:What You NeedChinese hibiscus flowers, 10Virgin coconut oil, 2 cupsWhat You Need To DoAdd the Chinese hibiscus flowers to the coconut oil and heat the mixture.When the flowers are charred, strain the mixture and collect the oil.Apply this oil every night and wash your hair thoroughly the next morning.When You Need To Do ThisIn the night, before going to bed. You can follow this remedy 2 – 3 times every week for about a month.Why This WorksChinese hibiscus contains vitamin C, phosphorous, and riboflavin, the essential nutrients for smooth and strong hair. The flower also contributes to toxin elimination and promotes circulation, thereby enhancing hair growth (), ().11. Green Tea:What You Need2 green tea bags2 – 3 cups of hot waterWhat You Need To DoSteep the two green tea bags in the hot water and wait till the water cools down.Now remove the tea bags, and use the solution to rinse your hair. Massage the solution into your scalp.When You Need To Do ThisYou can use this green tea solution as an after-shampoo conditioner. Repeat the procedure 3 – 4 times a week, every morning after shampooing your hair. Continue the process for about two weeks.Why This WorksGreen tea is known to stimulate hair follicles and boost hair production. It also increases your metabolism, which has been linked to an increase in the rate of hair growth ().12. Coconut Oil Massage:What You Need1 – 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oilWhat You Need To DoYou can begin with slightly warming the oil and putting it on a small bowl.Gently apply the oil to your scalp and the hair roots, ensuring the hairs are covered from the root to the tip. Massage in small circular motions.You can either leave the oil for about 30 minutes (or overnight), and then shampoo as usual.When You Need To Do ThisYou can either follow the procedure in the night before going to bed or in the morning before taking bath. Do this every alternate day till you see the results.Why This WorksCoconut oil contains antioxidants (), which strengthen hair and give it a natural sheen. It also has antimicrobial properties that help fight scalp infections.CautionMake it a point to wash your hair within a day of applying the oil. Otherwise your hair would appear greasy and can attract dust and dirt as well.Note:You can also use almond, olive, and amla oils in the place of coconut oil for similar results. Olive oil has been found to improve the elasticity of the hair, thereby preventing it from breakage (). Almond and amla oils also help prevent hair loss and make it stronger ().13. Egg White Mask:What You NeedEggs, 2What You Need To DoBreak open the two eggs in a bowl.Separate the yolks from the egg white.Mix the egg white from the two eggs till you get a thick and even consistency.Using a hair dye brush, apply the egg white to your scalp and hair.Cover your head with a shower cap and leave it undisturbed for about 20 minutes, and then rinse with cool water followed by a mild shampoo.When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning (before or after taking bath). Repeat the remedy thrice a week.Why This WorksEggs are a rich source of protein, and B vitamins – essential nutrients for optimum hair health ().14. Potatoes:What You NeedPotatoes, 1Honey, 1 teaspoonWater, 1 teaspoonWhat You Need To DoWash the potato thoroughly and peel its skin.Cut it into small pieces and put them in a blender to get the puree (You can add a little amount of water to the puree if it’s too thick).You can further strain the puree into a bowl using a muslin cloth. This will give you the potato juice you need.To the juice, add 1 teaspoon each of honey and water. Mix well.Apply the mixture to your scalp and hair, and leave it on for about 30 minutes.Wash off with a mild shampoo.When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning, after bath. You can do this once a week.Why This WorksPotatoes contain potassium, vitamin C, and iron, all of which are vital for maintaining hair health. It has also been found that a deficiency of potassium could lead to hair loss.15. Lemon Juice:What You NeedLemons, 2 – 3Warm water,
cupWhat You Need To DoCut each of the lemons and prepare about
cup of lemon juice.Strain the juice into a bowl using a muslin cloth, and mix it with the warm water.After you have washed your hair in the bath, gently pour the mixture over your scalp, massaging it into your scalp at the same time.Leave the mixture on your hair for about 5 minutes, and then wash it off with cool water.When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning, after bath. Practice this remedy once or twice a week.Why This WorksLemons are excellent astringents. They tighten the pores in your scalp, thereby controlling hair fall. If you have oily hair, a lemon juice rinse is what you can try out.Lemons also contain alpha-hydroxy acids that exfoliate dead cells, eliminating dandruff in the process. Lemons are rich in vitamin C, an essential nutrient that helps maintain hair health.CautionDespite being safe, lemons contain acids. Hence, close your eyes as you pour the mixture over your head. Also remember not to use the lemon juice remedy too frequently or for a long duration – it can dry out your hair.16. Coriander Juice:What You NeedFreshly chopped coriander leaves, 1 cupWater, 3 – 4 tablespoons (or as much as it is needed for making the coriander paste)What You Need To DoGrind the coriander leaves and mix them with water to form a paste.Extract the juice from the paste, and using a hair dye brush, apply it to your scalp and hair.Leave it undisturbed for an hour, and then shampoo as usual.When You Need To Do ThisIn the morning, before taking bath. You can try out this remedy twice or thrice a week.Why This WorksCoriander is known to make your hair soft and prevent hair loss. Apart from this, it is also effective in promoting hair growth ().Tips:In addition to the home remedies, there are certain other lifestyle changes you can make and tips you can follow to keep hair fall away.1. Say No To Junk FoodIt has been proven time and again that consumption of junk food can cause hair fall. Junk food contains excessive calories and no essential nutrients, which can eventually lead to hair loss (). You can instead switch to including more of green leafy vegetables, protein-rich foods, and fruits in your diet.2. Be Gentle With Wet HairWet hair is more prone to breakage, which is why you must be gentle while handling it. The best way to dry wet hair is to pat it with a dry towel, instead of rubbing it harshly.3. Exercise RegularlyRegular exercise enhances blood circulation and improves the flow of oxygen to your scalp, thereby controlling hair fall. Ideally exercise for about 30 minutes a day, five times a week ().4. Stay HydratedDrinking sufficient water is one more way of keeping hair fall at bay (). Owing to our busy and sedentary lifestyles, we seldom remember the importance of keeping ourselves hydrated. Drink about 6 – 8 glasses of filtered water on a regular basis.5. Trim Your Hair RegularlySplit ends can also cause hair fall (). To avoid this, keep trimming your hair periodically.6. Avoid Steamy ShowersHot water dehydrates hair strands, making them brittle and vulnerable to breakage. Rinsing your hair with hot water also flushes out the essential oils of the scalp, which can lead to further shedding of hair. You can instead go for a shower with lukewarm or normal water.7. Stay Away From Hot Styling ToolsExposing your hair to high temperatures can destroy the vital proteins and damage your hair’s protective cuticles. When the cuticles are damaged, the moisture balance of your hair gets disrupted, making it susceptible to breakage.Ideally you can limit the usage of hot styling tools (including your blow-dryer) to no more than twice a week. Also, make it a point to apply a heat-protection spray to reduce friction and protect your hair.8. Don’t Wash Your Hair Too Less (Or Too Much)You can skip shampoo for a day, but make sure that doesn’t become a habit. Not washing your hair for days together can lead to the accumulation of dirt, oil, and product residue that can clog the pores in your scalp. On the other hand, washing your hair too often (washing every day) might remove the essential oils your scalp needs. The best you can do is wash your hair every two days, more so if you are prone to excessive sweating and use many hair products. Use a sulfate-free shampoo () to prevent excessive dryness.Hair fall might
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Gaya () is a city of ancient historical and mythological significance. It is one of the major tourist attractions of . The city is the second largest city of
and is also the headquarters of
Gaya is 100 kilometers south of , the capital city of Bihar. Situated on the banks of the
(or , as mentioned in ), it is a place sanctified by the , ,
religions. It is surrounded by small rocky hills (, ,
and ) by three sides and the river flowing on the fourth (eastern) side. The city has a mix of natural surroundings, age old buildings, green areas and narrow bylanes.
Gaya derives its name from the
demon Gayasur (which literally means Gaya the demon). According to , Gaya was the name of a demon (Asura) whose body was pious after he performed rigid penance and secured blessings from . It was said that the body of Gayasura was transformed into the series of rocky hills that make up the landscape of Gaya.
Gayasura was so holy that he had the power to absolve the sins of those who touched
after his death many people have flocked to Gaya to perform Shraddha sacrifices on his body to absolve the sins of their ancestors. Gods and goddesses had promised to live on Gayasur's body after he died, and the hilltop protuberances of Gaya are surmounted by temples to various gods and goddesses. These hilltop temples at Rama Shila, Mangla Gauri, Shingrasthan and Brahmayoni are part of pilgrimage circuit, and grand staircases have been built up to most of them.
Gaya is a holy place for ,, and . The banks of the sacred Phalgu River are lined with ghats and temples. Trees such as
trees and , the undying , are especially sacred. The
shrine is marked by two rounded stones that symbolize the breasts of the mythological , the wife of . The most popular temple today is , a place on the bank of
river, marked by the foot impression of Lord
stamped into a block of basalt, that marks the act of Lord
subduing Gayasur by placing his foot on Gayasur's chest.
have been the traditional priests at Vishnupad Mandir in Gaya as Gayawal Pandas and in the adjoining districts like . The present-day temple was rebuilt by Devi , the ruler of , in the 18th century.
tradition regards the footstep in the Vishnupad Temple as a footstep of
(who is regarded as an
of Vishnu by Hindus).
Vishnupadh Temple
Gaya is significant to Hindus from the point of view of salvation for the souls of ancestors (a ritual called . According to Ramayana,
came to Gaya along with
(or to perform pindadana). While Lord Rama had gone to bathe before performing pinddana, his father King 's hands appeared to her and a voice asked her to offer the pindam herself, as the King was very hungry. Moved by this, Sita prepared pindams from sand, and offered them herself to the hands that appeared to receive them. After some time, Lord Rama came back and started performing the rites. When it was time to give the pindadanam, he was surprised and pained to see his father's not receiving it. Sita then explained what had occurred. She called the witness of river , a
standing nearby, a cow, and a banyan tree to testify the miraculous occurrence. Except for the banyan tree, rest of the witnesses denied the story -
greed for more money as offerings, river
desire of receiving offerings from Lord Rama, and the cow's awe of the Lord were to blame. Thus
cursed the three liars. Ramayana states that on account of this curse, Phalgu River lost its water, and the river is simply a vast stretch of sand dunes. At the same time Sita blessed a banyan tree to be immortal. This tree is known as Akshyavat. Akshyavat is combination of two words Akshya (which never decay) and Vat (Banyan tree). Once a year banyan trees shed leaves, but this particular tree never sheds its leaves which keeps it green even in times of drought.
For , Gaya is an important place where it has many Jain temples and it has nearest airport to reach Jain Pilgrimage Pawapuri from where Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana (Moksha). In Gaya Jain Temple is near Clock Tower. This temple is very neat and clean on the first floor where idols of different Tirthankras are placed. The idol of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu is specifically miraculous. For pilgrims, residential facility is available in Jain Bhawan near the temple.
Parasnath hill is a pilgrim destination located in Gaya. Jain religious scriptures reveal that out of 24 Jain Tirthankars, 22 attained salvation at this place and for this simple reason the place is considered the most sacred for Jain followers. Jain devotees flock in large number every year to Parasnath hill.
For Buddhists, Gaya is an important pilgrimage place because it was at
hill that Buddha preached the
(Adittapariyaya Sutta) to a thousand former fire-worshipping ascetics, who all became enlightened while listening to this discourse. At that time, the hill was called Gayasisa.
For Islam,Gaya is the only city in Bihar from where,every year Hajis(Annual Pilgrimage of Muslims to Makkah) from whole Bihar travel to holy city of Makkah and Madina. Bihar government has also proposed to built a Haj Bhavan in Gaya city. Gaya is sacred for Muslims because, it is only the connecting city in Bihar to Makkah and Madina. Gaya has also many famous dargah, where people of all faiths visit there throughout the year. Gaya Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in Bihar and it is the centre of Tablig in Gaya.
Jama Masjid of Gaya is the largest mosque of . It was constructed around 180 years ago by Royal Family of . Thousand of peoples can offer
together. It is a big of centre of
in Bihar. Now-a-days, this mosque is being shown as a historical place to tourists.
There are many fairs organised in Gaya - some on the basis of business or some on the basis of extending its culture. Here a fair of animals is organised twice in a year at the bank of river Phalgu just opposite to the Vishnu pad.
Every year Pind Daan ???? ??? is offered at the river bank Of Falgu, ????? ??? ,during PITRI PAKSH ?????? ???? (Pitri-paksh).Pitripaksha, the fortnight-long festival of souls, is a world event staged in Gaya every year. Last year it was organised from 8 September 2014 to 24 September 2014.Now from this year Pitri paksh, [ " 14 days festival of souls " ] is declared as a State Fair,?????? ???? ,in the year 2014, by the, Government of Bihar.
, . The site where
attained .
The 94 ft. tall , .
Documented history of Gaya dates back to the enlightenment of . About 11 km from Gaya town is , the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. Since then the places around Gaya (, , , ) had been the citadel of knowledge for the ancient world. These centers of knowledge further flourished under the rule of dynasties like the
who ruled from Pataliputra (modern ) and covered the area beyond the boundaries of the Indian subcontinent. During this period, Gaya was a part of the
The town of , consisted of two parts  : one the residence of the priests, which properly was called Gaya ; and the other the residence of lawyers and tradesmen, which was originally called Elahabad, but later on,as developed by a renowned collector "Saheb"- Mr.Thomas Law, it was called Sahebgunj.It is the birthplace of eminent nationalist Bihar Vibhuti Dr Anugrah Narain SBihar's first
cum Finance Minister.The last great ruler of Magadha was maharaja of Tekari. Great nationalist and leader of ,
established an ashram at , Gaya (Bihar) which later became the centre of freedom struggle in . His close associate was Vir Keshwar Singh of Parihas. All the prominent leaders of
visited there frequently to meet , the leader of
who resided in the ashram set up by Swamiji. Yadunandan Sharma became the undisputed leader of peasants in the
and second in command to the legendary freedom fighter and peasant leader . Gaya has also immensely contributed in the . During the independence movement, the All India session of the Congress was held under the presidency of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das in 1922, which was attended by great illumanaries and prominent leaders of the , such as , Dr. ,Dr , , ,
The current Chief Minister of Bihar, Jeetan Ram Manjhi also hails from Gaya district & former Bihar Chief Minister Late Satyendra Narain also hailed from Gaya. Shri Ishwar Chaudhary was a member of Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Lok Sabha during 1971-79 and 1989-91 representing Gaya constituency of Bihar.
Gaya was established in the year 1865. Earlier Gaya was a part of the district of erstwhile Behar of Ramgarh (now in Jharkhand state) till 1864. It was given the status of independent district on 3 October 1865. Subsequently, in May 1981, Magadh division was created by the Bihar state government with the districts of Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad and Jehanabad. All these district were at the level of sub-division, when the Gaya district was created. Gaya has seen three district partitioned off from its territory, Aurangabad and Nawada in 1976; and Jehanabad in 1988. Gaya district occupies an area of 4,976 km2 (1,921 mile2) comparatively equivalent to the island of .
As Gaya is surrounded by hills from three sides and one side by rivers so the climate of Gaya is seasonable (means in winter it is too cold and in summer it is too hot). Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The
sub-type for this climate is "" (Humid Subtropical Climate).
Climate data for Gaya, India
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Gaya is the second biggest economy contributor after Patna for Bihar.It has a large number of household industries like production of agarbattis, production of tilkut and lai, stone crafting, power looms, Small Scale manufacturing industries,packing industries,plastic products industries,Scrap Industries and hand looms. Gaya functions as a service centre for the surrounding towns and villages. Commercial activities are located along the important roads of the town. The main vegetable market in the city is the Kedarnath Market. In additional the city has a large number of informal shops. On account of Gaya being an important centre for religious tourism, the city has a large number of costly and affordable Hotels and accommodations.Gaya has the highest number of hotels in Bihar & Jharkhand.One Five Star hotel is also proposed in Bodh gaya.
There is no Large Scale Industries / Public Sector undertakings in the city. The industries in the city are mainly affected by shortage of electricity power problem. Credit facility with banks. Lack of knowledge on export marketing. Lack of market network. Latest technology available to improve quality as well as product etc.
Recently, Gaya has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for
scheme of Government of India.Gaya city is also proposed in the list of 100 Smart City to be developed by NDA govt.and lots of new national level malls are functioning in the city like apr and amrapali and some are in upcoming stage...
As per 2011 census, Gaya Urban Agglomeration had a population of 470,839. Gaya Urban Agglomeration includes Gaya (Municipal Corporation), Kaler (Out Growth) and Paharpur (Census Town). Gaya Municipal Corporation had a total population of 463,454, out of which 245,764 were males and 217,690 were females. The population below 5 years was 59,015. The sex ratio was 886. The literacy rate for the 7+ population was 85.74 per cent.
Religions in gaya
Distribution of religions
Gaya is well connected to the rest of India by roads and railways. The
section of the Indian Railways passes through Gaya. It also has an airport which has seasonal services for some South-Asian destinations.
City bus, taxis, , , cycle rickshaws ply across the city and for Bodhgaya.
Regular direct bus services run from Gaya to , , , , , , , , ,
and . In 2011, A/C Mercedez Benz Luxury services have been introduced by
for , , , , , , , and Ramgarh.
passes about 30 km from Gaya. This connects Gaya to Patna, Ranchi, , , , ,
(495 km),
(252 km), , , , , and to the Pakistani cities of
and . Gaya is connected to Patna (105 km) by , Nawada, Rajgir (78 km) and Bihar Sharif by . Plans have been made to construct a four lane road from Gaya to Patna
Gaya Junction railway station is a
serving the city. Gaya junction was also proposed in the list of 66 Station to be built of International standard by Mamta Banerji in UPA II gov.Gaya junction was the only station in Bihar and Jharkhand qualify in the list of 66.Gaya falls under the jurisdiction of Mughalsarai railway division of the .
rail-line that connects
passes through Gaya. It lies between
side. It is located at . It has an elevation of 117 metres (384 ft). Gaya is connected with most of the states through rail network. Very few trains do-not stop here . There are also two other broad gauge train lines from Gaya, one to
and the other to . The city has major two railway station Gaya Junction & Manpur Junction. Gaya is well connected with Patna, Jehanabad, Biharsharif, Rajgir, Islampur, Nawada through daily passenger and express train services.
There are direct trains from Gaya to important stations in India like , , ,Kamakhya - [Guwahati], , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , etc. Gaya has the highest number of Rajdhani train stoppage in Bihar and Jharkhand.It the most important railway route for West Bengal.Several frequent electrified local passenger trains also run from Gaya to Patna and other neighbouring destinations at regular intervals.
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Situated between Gaya (7 km) and
(11 km), Gaya Airport is the largest (by area) and only operating international airport in Bihar and Jharkhand. It is connected to ,Saudi Arabia for carrying Hajis every year for annual pilgrimage to holy city Makkah,Saudi A, Sri Lanka through t , T
and , Bhutan. It is said to be being developed as a stand-by to the . Gaya Airport is served by
for domestic flights and , , , ,
for international flights. Currently, there are domestic operations to , ,
from this airport.Gaya International Airport has been also granted to facilitate e-Visa on arrival to 87 countries including European Countries, USA, Japan,Thailand and others.Visa on Arrival is the only facility available in Gaya in Eastern Part of India.
The staple food of Gaya is common to the rest of Bihar and . The other special preparations found in Gaya are typically traditional Bihari food. The most popular of them include Bihari Kabab,Biryani,sattu, litti-chhokha, litti, pittha, pua, marua-ka-roti, bari-dal, sattu-ki-roti, baigan-bharta, sukhaota, kopal ka kofta and also famous chat from tower chowk etc. The spicy 'Achar' is also a delicacy.
Gaya has been the origin of several sweet delicacies popular in the whole of Bihar, Jharkhand and the rest of India. , Khaja, , Lai,
of Ramana road and tekari road are the most popular sweets that bear the trademark of Gaya.
Tilkut being the most popular of them is prepared using
seeds (Sesamum Indicum) and jaggery or sugar. It is a seasonal (winter) sweet and only the karigars (workers) from Gaya are believed to impart the real taste of Tilkut. One can find Tilkuts carrying the label "Ramna, Gaya" and "Tekari road, Gaya"even in far flung places like Kolkata and Delhi.The famous shop for Tilkut is Sri Ram Tilkut Bhandar, Tekari Road, Gaya.
Kesaria peda is yet another delicious sweet prepared from
(solid milk cream) and
area of the city specializes in Kesaria Peda production.
There are several varieties of Lai available in Bihar, including Lai from Gaya. The main component of this Lai is
seeds. These ram danas are processed and mixed with khoya and sugar to give rise to a disk shaped sweet.
Anarsa is also based on khoya, but is deep fried and processed with sugar. Anarsa comes in two shapes 'thin disk' and ''. The sweet is finally embedded with til (sesame) toppings.
These sweets are dry and hence easily packagable, preserved, and transported, unlike
sweets, many of which are soaked in sugar syrups. There is a tradition among the residents to gift the visitors with these sweets when they depart, as a token of love. Besides this, in Gaya one must try roadside eateries like Aloo-kaChaloo & Chaat. Aloo-Kachaloo is made up of boiled potatoes sprinkled with red chilly powder and jeera powder, salt and tamarind water specially of the fammous 'Surendra',of Prem gali,Murarpur Devi Asthan, whose stall(after 6 pm) is located near PNB,tekari road,is one of the finest kachalu wala. One can easily find such joints outside schools and colleges as it is a favourite of kids and teenagers.
The people of Gaya are fond of spicy-sour traditional snacks. There are certain snacks that are found only in Gaya. The most popular among them are Samosa Chat, Alu-Kachalu and Sabudana-Badam , aalu chaat.
Sabudana-Badam Bhoonja is a dry snack that is unique to the Gaya city. It is a mixture of fried
(sago) and fried badam () or moongfali is called badam or sometime chiniya-badam in Bihar) along with salt (both white and black), chili powder and jeera (cumin seeds) powder. The mobile bhoonja vendors shouting humorous slogans can be found in every bylane of the Gaya city during the twilight hours. Chanajor garam is one of the most spicy snacks made up of black gram and traditional(typical)masala,being served with lemon juice and typical powder. Bakarkhani and Chai Biscuit are also very famous of Chatta Masjid.
V2 Mall (Rai kashinath More)
V Mart (Store 1 = Opposite Gandhi Maidan) (Store 2 = Peermansoor Road)
Bombay Bazar (K.P Road)
APR City Centre (Opposite Gandhi Maidan, Church Road) APR Has 2 screen multiplex with Reliance trends, reliance digital and reliance footprint also some of famous brands(Louis Phillipe, Allen solly, Pepe jeans, Van Heusen etc.) are there with a food court.
Amrapali Group Mall (Underconstruction, Railway Hospital Road)
Gaya has an
Relay station known as Akashvani Gaya. , , ,
etc. News Papers are regular published from Gaya.
There are several types of sports being played here. This city has its own stadium , which is located nearby famous ground .
Gaya is the most educated city of Bihar.Nowadays it is becoming one of the Educational hub in Bihar with the announcement of new IIM,Bodhgaya and Central University of Bihar(CUB).Although there is already Bihar' largest university namely Magadh University exist.Gaya has a very large numbers of CBSE/ICSE affiliated School of State ranking namely Creane Memorial,Nazrath Academy, Elegant Public School and DAV Public School, Cantt. area.There have been scholars from the city with contributions in the field of education, most of the government-run schools in Gaya are affiliated to
say, Gaya High School. There are two Central Schools (Kendriya Vidyalaya) affiliated with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi. Most of the private schools are affiliated to
boards. The only university at Gaya is
(largest university of Bihar) located near Bodhgaya established by educationist and the then Education Minister S N Sinha. Gaya has several colleges with graduate and post-graduate courses offered in Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Management and Computer Applications. The well known ones include
(NAAC accredited with Grade-A), ,
(GCE), Jagjivan College, Mahesh Singh Yadav College, , Buddha Institute of Technology (B.Tech. & Diploma Engineering College). Gautam Buddha Mahila College (GBM College) is exclusively for women.
Officers Training Academy Gaya, started in July 2011, is the third pre-commission training (PCT) academy of the Indian Army with a planned training capacity of 750 cadets.
will now have its own campus in Gaya.
IIM Gaya will starts its session from magadh university campus from July - august.
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