 Gurpa is a mountain that is located in a small village in Bihar. This place has evolved as a major Buddhist pilgrimage center because of its association with Maha Kassapa. He was Buddha's successor.
Maha Kassapa was traveling to Kukkutapadagiri, a hill resort. He loved to visit this place. However, on his way he realized that his life was going to end soon. He approached the peak of Kukkutapadagiri. The rocks hindered his climb. To get rid of the rocks he struck his staff on the mountain. The path opened up and the rocks were thrown away from his way. As he reached the top the peak opened up and Maha Kassapa entered it. Here he went into a deep meditative state and the rocks around him slowly closed.
According to the legends Maha Kassapa is still awaiting the arrival of a Maitreya or future Buddha. He will definitely visit Kukkutapadagiri. He will wake up Maha Kassapa from his deep slumber and take the robe of Gautama Buddha from him before setting off to preach the Buddhist principles.
Today Gurpa has a few Hindu as well as Buddhist temples near the top of the cave. Gurpa is easily accessible from Gaya.
(Last Updated on : 16/03/2015)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Religion
|
|
|
| • | Vithishula
Vithishula, in Vastu Shastra, is a road that directly enters the plot.
| | | • | Vastu Shastra in Modern Architecture
Vastu Shastra in Modern Architecture is not very different from the ancient days. This is because present day Vastu is derived from the ones that were used in the Vedic era but the approach in the modern day is different.
| | | • | Vastu Shastra in Ancient Texts
Vastu Shastra in Ancient Texts refers to all the details that have been included in the ancient scriptures of India including the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas and a lot more. Inclusion of Vastu Shastra in the ancient scriptures points to the fact that Vastu in India is present in India since time immemorial.
| | | • | Vastu Principles
It is a traditional Indian theory of architecture, demarcating guidelines for building design.
| | | • | Tips for position of bathroom
Vastu Shastra, a traditional Indian architectural science, advises some guidelines on the construction of the toilets in a flat in order to avoid negative energy.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
