Gaya
GAYA - Thousands of Hindus began conducting the 'pindadaan' ritual -- seeking salvation for their ancestors -- in this pilgrim town Thursday but the Ayodhya dispute verdict expected Friday cast its long shadow here.
GAYA - Ignoring the biting cold sweeping Bihar, hundreds of Hindu devotees have come to this holy town to perform the 'pinda daan' ritual to ensure salvation for the souls of their ancestors, officials said Tuesday.