Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala: New 1080-Bed Rest House to Ease Pitru Paksha Rush
Bihar is developing one of India’s largest pilgrim accomodation facility in the holy Gaya Ji district. The Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala is set to be India’s largest with a capacity of 1080 beds and hi-tech facilities. It is being constructed specially for accomodating lakhs of devotees who come here during the Pitra Paksha Mela.
We have covered everything about the Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala in this article including the construction update and the scale of this project. You can use the following Table of Contents to navigate as per your preference:
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1080-Bed Facility Under Construction
The Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala is under the first phase of construction. It will span 4.38 acres near the Godawari area in the old cholera hospital at Gaya Ji. The Dharmashala will have a total capacity of 1080 beds, 212 dormitories, and 48 two-bed rooms. The site will be well equipped with modern facilities to ease the rush during Pitru Paksha Mela.
The Bihar government approved a total amount of ₹120.15 crore for the construction of the Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala. The foundation was laid in 2023 and the project has already gained administrative clearance. It will be fully constructed by June 2027. So it will take 2 years from now.
It Will Boost Spiritual Tourism in Gaya Ji
Gaya Ji hosts around 30 to 40 lakh pilgrims every year. A vast majority of these pilgrims visit specially for Pinda-daan rituals as Gaya Ji Dham is considered very auspicious for performing the Shraaddh. So the new Dharmashala at Gaya ji will decrease the pressure and enhance the experience of the tourists.
Gaya Ji dham is blessed with the ability that if a person perform the “Pinda-daan” rituals here, 21 generations of his ancestors get liberated from the cycle of birth and death. That’s why so many people from all over India come here during the Pitru Paksha Mela.
Features of Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala
The Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharamshala is expected to become the India’s largest pilgrim accommodation upon construction. It has four lifts, eight staircases, two kitchens, dining halls, general stores, a Sudha dairy outlet, and even an ice cream parlour. In addition, solar power generation system will be installed for energy efficiency.
The pilgrim accommodation will have parking spaces as well. Spots for atleast 38 buses and 303 cars will be readily available. This is to ensure that the drivers don’t have any problems. Moreover, there will be dedicated rest rooms for the drivers as well. Separate rooms will be provided to all the staff members such as kitchen and housekeeping personnel. The Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala will be a full-package for the tourists.
Construction Timeline
According to Gaya Ji District Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar, the Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala is expected to be completed by June 2027. The DM has directed the officials to speed up the process and remove any old structures that are obstructing the space so that it can be used for parking facilities. These will be very helpful during the upcoming Pitru Paksha Mela.
Conclusion
The Gaya Ji Pilgrim Dharmashala is set to ease the rush during the Pitru Paksha Mela when 30-40 lakh devotees visit Gaya Ji for performing Shraaddh rituals of their ancestors. With the hi-tech accomodation facility, the pilgrim footfall will increase even more and everything will be conducted smoothly.
Similar to the facilities at Gaya Ji Dham, Bihar government also launched temporary tent cities for Shravani Mela 2025 for Kanwariyas. They could use the available spots without any prior booking or payment. The major sites like Sultanganj, Banka, Vaishali were well equipped with all the facilities. You can read all the details here.
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