Sheetala Devi Temple at Agam Kuan is dedicated to Goddess
Shitala Mata. The mandir is located near the famous archeological site of Agam
Kuan near Patna, Bihar. The shrine is located around 8 km from Patna Junction Railway Station.
The murti of Mother Sheetala worshipped in the temple is
carved out of black granite stone. The vehicle of mata is an ass and the murti
rides on it. Mother holds broom in one hand and khappar in another.
Goddess Goriya, sevika of the deity is on her right side of the
main murti, while on the left is the marble murti of Angar Mata, sister of
Sheetla Mata.
Unique offering – Devotees release pigeons for fulfillment
of desires.
Women assist in performing Solah Shringar on the murti of Sheetala
Devi worshipped in the temple.
Childless couples offer prayers and seek the blessings of
Mother.
Newlywed couples perform Chauthari Puja by offering cold and
stale food.
The temple attracts maximum devotees in the month of Ashada
(June – July).
Tuesday is the important day in a week.
The subsidiary deities worshipped in the temple are pindas
of Saptamatrikas, Bhairav and Chandi Devi.
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