A very active temple built around a bubbling spring, Pura Tirta Empul is
an interesting place to observe Hindu devotees purifying themselves by
means of ritual bathing. It is especially recommended to visit on a full
moon day, which has special significance in the local religion.
Tirtha Empul comes from a Hindu legend of a battle between the
king Mayadenawa and the god Indra. After Indra’s army’s water was
poisoned by Mayadenawa, Indra created the fresh water spring to quench his
soldiers. It is believed to hold healing powers.
Pictures by MSW
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