' Gaya ' In one line "Abundance of Tempos and Scarcity of nice chicks." Its been more than 1 year living here, and I can proudly say I seen 70% of the city ( excluding the damp side of the place ). Gaya is the worst place I have lived ,No cafe, No Malls, Neither any place to hang out! This place is only meant for Dead people : This place is believed holy by Hindu as dying here means business class ticket to heaven . So here's the story why this placed became a Sacred hub. Gaya derives its name from the mythological demon Gayasur . Gayasur used to tease and harm other nearby people , Seeing this Lord Vishnu got an idea, He asked Gayasur to allow him to perform a yug on his chest (come on who do that! what kind of story are going on man!!!) As Gayasur was a great follower of God Vishnu He couldn't say no to him . But God Vishnu tricked him and stomped his foot on his chest killing(Giving the imprint in vasnupadh temple ) him...