Agam Kuan
Agam Kuan
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Momikku
176 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
I went with a lot of expectation about a historic well where Emperor Ashoka had supposedly slain his 99 brothers and thrown their bodies down the well. There is a well, which is walled/ grilled to keep people from falling in, with water at almost ground level, though it cannot be accessed. The well is within the campus of the Sheetla Devi mandir and there is no information / placard on the historic background of the place.
Written 15 December 2014
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shwetajha2201
Bhagalpur, India194 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This temple holds an auspicious place in the hearts of the localites. It is really easy to get here either through autos or cabs.
The locals believe that King Ashoka had beheaded his 99 brothers and thrown their heads in the well inside this temple.
In my opinion, the place can do with a little bit of maintenance though.
The locals believe that King Ashoka had beheaded his 99 brothers and thrown their heads in the well inside this temple.
In my opinion, the place can do with a little bit of maintenance though.
Written 2 June 2018
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gauravshrinivas
Navi Mumbai, India91 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
famous temple. its in the old city of patna. one can visit the place along with family and its not very far from patan devi temple/
you also get fresh leafy vegetables there.
you also get fresh leafy vegetables there.
Written 14 April 2015
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Kumar S
New Delhi, India420 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Located inside Sheetala Mata Mandir compound this well needs more recognition. This site has historical as well as religious importance. Some maintenance won't do any harm too.
Written 28 August 2017
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samirganguli
Kolkata District, India551 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Agam Kuan, which literally means "Unfathomable Well", is well shrouded with myths.
During 1890s, the British explorer, Laurence Waddell, while exploring the ruins of Patliputra, identified Agam Kuan. This well was constructed by the famous Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka (304–232 BCE) for the purpose of torture before he embraced Buddhism. It is claimed that this well was part of Ashoka's Hell Chambers. The practice of torture was also reported by the famous Chinese traveler, Fa Hien. Convicts were thrown into the fire which was kept alive in the well.
Popular folklore also states that Goddess Shitala Devi came in Ashoka's dream and told him that he was the rightful heir to the throne. Thereafter King Ashoka killed his 99 brothers in order to get the throne of the Mauryan Empire, threw them into the well and built the Shitala Mata temple, which stands in the same campus of the Kuan.
According to another myth, the well has a subterranean link with the Patala (netherworld) or hell; this was inferred on the basis that a saint found a heavy log in the well which was supposed to have been lost in the sea. Another geo-hydrological link suggested that Agam Kuan is connected to the River Ganges, which runs beside Patna.
The site is also connected with several Jain legends, the most notable of them being that of a Jain monk, Sudarshana, who, when thrown into the well by a king named Chand, floated to the surface and was found seated on a lotus.
The well also finds mention in the Muslim travelers’ details 13th CE who considered it auspicious and people used to throw coins for their wishes - a tradition which has found its way to this day.
The chief deity at the Shitala Mata Temple is considered to ward off the effects of small pox. Many marriages are held here during the auspicious months. It is one of the most visited temples in Patna.
The well is approximately 65 feet deep having perimeter of over 20 feet. The well is brick enclosed in the upper part while the lower part is secured using wooden rings. The raised structure has been a recent addition and has eight arched windows.
But unfortunately, this historically rich monument is drowned in the midst of deities. Statues, which find mention in old documents are not to be found - possibly they have become part of the deities being prayed now. One is not able to see bottom of the well as the recent structure prevents you from having a look. Priests abound with the sole intention – dipping their hands into your pockets. Shops have come up everywhere. It is high time that the Bihar Administration took a hard look and corrected the issues.
During 1890s, the British explorer, Laurence Waddell, while exploring the ruins of Patliputra, identified Agam Kuan. This well was constructed by the famous Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka (304–232 BCE) for the purpose of torture before he embraced Buddhism. It is claimed that this well was part of Ashoka's Hell Chambers. The practice of torture was also reported by the famous Chinese traveler, Fa Hien. Convicts were thrown into the fire which was kept alive in the well.
Popular folklore also states that Goddess Shitala Devi came in Ashoka's dream and told him that he was the rightful heir to the throne. Thereafter King Ashoka killed his 99 brothers in order to get the throne of the Mauryan Empire, threw them into the well and built the Shitala Mata temple, which stands in the same campus of the Kuan.
According to another myth, the well has a subterranean link with the Patala (netherworld) or hell; this was inferred on the basis that a saint found a heavy log in the well which was supposed to have been lost in the sea. Another geo-hydrological link suggested that Agam Kuan is connected to the River Ganges, which runs beside Patna.
The site is also connected with several Jain legends, the most notable of them being that of a Jain monk, Sudarshana, who, when thrown into the well by a king named Chand, floated to the surface and was found seated on a lotus.
The well also finds mention in the Muslim travelers’ details 13th CE who considered it auspicious and people used to throw coins for their wishes - a tradition which has found its way to this day.
The chief deity at the Shitala Mata Temple is considered to ward off the effects of small pox. Many marriages are held here during the auspicious months. It is one of the most visited temples in Patna.
The well is approximately 65 feet deep having perimeter of over 20 feet. The well is brick enclosed in the upper part while the lower part is secured using wooden rings. The raised structure has been a recent addition and has eight arched windows.
But unfortunately, this historically rich monument is drowned in the midst of deities. Statues, which find mention in old documents are not to be found - possibly they have become part of the deities being prayed now. One is not able to see bottom of the well as the recent structure prevents you from having a look. Priests abound with the sole intention – dipping their hands into your pockets. Shops have come up everywhere. It is high time that the Bihar Administration took a hard look and corrected the issues.
Written 7 April 2017
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Ashok Sharma
New Delhi, India16 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Agam Kuan was part of king Ashoka's hell chambers and used for purposes of torture.Ashoka killed his 99 brothers by throwing them into the well .
Written 14 March 2020
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Excursion26271327442
105 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It is one of the historical place of patna,it was a legendary well built by Maura king ashoka,for the purpose of torture before he embraced buddhism, many story hide behind this well
Written 22 January 2020
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Pradeep A
New Delhi, India404 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Situated in Rajinder Nagar area of Patna and relates to history of The Great Ashoka where king killed his brothers to overcome the throne of erstwhile Magadh. Well is very deep.
Written 15 July 2019
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SUNITA KUMARI
Bokaro Steel City, India344 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Agam khan is also known as ASHOK KA kuan.It is a place of historical importance.It is in Rajendra nagar area of Patna and in walkable distance from Assi stambh. It is considered that king Ashoka had killed his 100 brothers and dropped in this well.Presently a Shitla mata mandir is built very near to it where seven pindis have been established.
Written 9 July 2019
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Nitesh Rajput
New Delhi, India220 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
One of the remaining historical place which reminds about the cruelty of The Great Ashoka(Later turned Buddhist monk). This place needs government attention because still being present in the heart of Bihar capital, development has not crawled upon.
Written 24 June 2018
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