[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c7.236 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.236 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c7.236 - **Language:** English ### [c7.236](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.236) GAYĀ. A particular locality in North India (Nepal). Here there is Gaya mountain and a holy centre also. There is legend to the effect that Buddha did tapas here. People of this locality gave many presents to Yudhiṣṭhira. (Sabhā Parva, Chapter 52, Verse 16). - [Previous: c7.235](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.235) - [Next: c7.237](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.237) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.236](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.236) · Pramāṇa