Grounds Agam Kuan



the shitala devi temple


in addition agam kuan, archaeological site features temple, several ancient , medieval sculptures. shitala devi temple adjacent well, , dedicated shitala devi, houses pindas of saptamatrikas (the 7 mother goddesses). temple venerated belief in curing smallpox , chicken pox, , visited devotees wish fulfillment. temple s female priest uncommon practice.


a statue of yaksha of mauryan art period stands guard outside temple. described earlier alexander cunningham when visited site in 1879–80. artifact not traceable in present day.








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