On the side of the stupa opposite the stairs is a very popular pagoda temple to Hariti Devi, a Hindu goddess who protects against smallpox and children's diseases.
There is a separate goddess for protecting adults from disease.
mnli hypothesis: There is a separate goddess for protecting adults from disease. premise: On the side of the stupa opposite the stairs is a very popular pagoda temple to Hariti Devi, a Hindu goddess who protects against smallpox and children's diseases.