The Sun Temple, located at Sita Kund near Vishnupad Temple in Gaya is a Sacred Pilgrimage. In addition to the Sankranti day of every month, Devotees visit this holy place to seek blessings from Surya Dev on famous festivals such as Chhath, Makar Sankranti, Bhanu Saptami. It is believed that the special worship of Surya Dev at this pilgrimage place brings Political and Administrative Benefits as well as Prestige in the Society. Many Youth seeking Government Jobs and many Senior Government Officials also worship Surya Dev here seeking his blessings for the Job and Promotion. It is said that by participating in Surya Yagya at the Sun Temple, Pitrus (forefathers) are also pleased. According to Ramayana, Shri Rama, Maa Sita and Shri Lakshman also worshipped their Ishta Dev Surya at this Surya Mandir to overcome the challenges and struggles of Life, and to receive blessings of their Ancestors.