Gaya

geographical name

city in central Bihar, northeastern India population 383,197

Note: Nearby is Bodh Gaya, one of the holiest sites of Buddhism.

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“Gaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gaya. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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