Yes, Shraddh in Gaya is not confined to just one spot. It traditionally involves making offerings at several sacred sites called vedis. While practices vary slightly, key locations for performing parts of the Shraddh ritual in Gaya include:
Phalgu River: Tarpan (water oblations) and sometimes Pind Daan are done on its banks.
Vishnupad Temple: Offering Pind at the lotus footprint of Lord Vishnu is the central and most crucial part of Shraddh in Gaya.
Akshayavat (Immortal Banyan Tree): Offerings made here are believed to grant inexhaustible merit. The Panda often performs concluding rituals and receives dakshina here.
Other Vedis: Depending on the type of Shraddh and the Pandas’ tradition, offerings might also be made at other specific vedis within Gaya, like Pretshila Hill, Ramshila Hill, Mangla Gauri, etc. Your Gayawal Panda will guide you through the sequence of locations for your Shraddh in Gaya.
