Gaya Monsoon: What It Means for International Pilgrimage
Everything live for Gaya, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 9 AM.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Gaya: 57/100 (Poor)
Rank #239 of 261 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Gaya's AQI of 359 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.6 more - leaving 57/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep 2026, 11:13pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Gaya Today: 359 (Very Poor)
Down 35 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
🕒 Updated 3 Sep, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~337 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Gaya Today: 26°C, Patchy rain nearby
89% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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🕒 Updated 3 Sep, 4:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~7 min
⛽ Gaya Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.52 and ₹100.46
Petrol up ₹1.15 yesterday
🕉 Gaya Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:31 AM · Sunset 7:14 PM · Rahu Kalam 12:53 PM-2:29 PM
🏦 Gaya Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Bihar are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 1 day)🔔 Weather Alerts for Gaya Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Bihar right now.
📍 Compare Gaya with Nearby Cities
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🌾 Live Gaya Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Gaya has reported recently. See Bihar mandi prices → More on Bihar →
📮 Gaya PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
405 post offices across 34 PIN codes in Gaya, Bihar.
Showing 391–405 of 405 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tetar BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823311 | BO | Delivery |
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Teusa Bandhubigha BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823311 | BO | Delivery |
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Tilaiya BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824217 | BO | Delivery |
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Tineri BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824118 | BO | Delivery |
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Turi BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
804435 | BO | Delivery |
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Tuturakhi BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824235 | BO | Delivery |
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Ur Bishunpur BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824235 | BO | Delivery |
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Usas Deora BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824235 | BO | Delivery |
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Utli Bara BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824232 | BO | Delivery |
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Utrain BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824207 | BO | Delivery |
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Utrawan BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824235 | BO | Delivery |
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Wazirganj SO Gaya Nawadha Division · Bihar Circle |
805131 | PO | Delivery |
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Zindapur BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824234 | BO | Delivery |
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Gayani Bigha BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
804424 | BO | Delivery |
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Gayaspur BO Siwan Division · Bihar Circle |
841210 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
How is Gaya's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Gaya's current AQI of 359 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Gaya's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Gaya is at Very Poor today (AQI 359). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Gaya?
Petrol is ₹114.52/L, diesel ₹100.46/L, for Gaya. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Gaya's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Gaya's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Gaya today?
Yes - banks in Bihar are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Gaya today?
Rahu Kalam in Gaya today runs from 12:53 PM to 2:29 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Gaya's Weather and AQI?
Gaya is home to Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, and the Mahabodhi Temple here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing Buddhist pilgrims from across the world. Gaya is also a major Hindu pilgrimage site in its own right, particularly during Pitru Paksha, when families perform ancestral rites at the Vishnupad Temple.
International Pilgrimage Impact
Both the Mahabodhi Temple complex and the Vishnupad Temple's riverside rituals are conducted largely outdoors, drawing pilgrims from climates very different from Bihar's - a real consideration for international Buddhist visitors unused to Gangetic-plain heat or monsoon humidity. Track Gaya weather before planning a Bodh Gaya pilgrimage.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Gaya's most comfortable months and peak pilgrimage season.
Mar-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 42°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Gaya AQI before an outdoor temple visit during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Bihar weather and AQI for how Gaya compares with other cities in the state.