Gaya is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites (Teertha Kshetras) and is especially renowned as a ‘Mukti-Sthal’ (place of salvation). It’s believed that souls of the departed wander here, awaiting rituals from their descendants. Lord Vishnu himself is said to have granted salvation to Gayasur here, blessing the place for ancestral rites. Furthermore, Lord Rama performed Pind Daan for his father Dasharatha in Gaya. Due to these divine associations and its inherent sanctity, performing Narayan Bali in Gaya is believed to yield exceptionally potent results for the liberation of troubled souls.