Poornatirtha

There was once a legendary king who presided over the Chola Empire. This great king ruled over his kingdom with wisdom and justice. He was known for his valour and his love for his people. One day while on his hunting trip, he felt very hungry and thirsty and he stumbled upon a giant mysterious well. Local rumours say that the king was fascinated by the well’s crystal-clear water. When he drank the water from the well, he found to his amazement that the water was not only a refreshing drink that quenched his thirst, it also sated his hunger. The sweet water from the well had a magical effect on the king. He was captivated by its taste and believed it gave him strength and energy. He also felt a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when he drank it. From that day on, he would often visit the well during his hunting trips, taking breaks from his pursuit of game to drink from its sweet water. As he drank from the well, he would reflect on his kingdom, its people and his rule. He believed that the well had given him clarity and wisdom needed to govern with compassion and justice. The king who was known for his benevolence believed that the well water had mystical powers and declared the well a sacred place, ordering that it be protected and preserved for his people and for the future generations. The well became a symbol of the king’s love for his people. The king’s entourage started calling the well Poornatirtha.