Kolatta and his wife Ariyanacci have had no children for many
years. They are growing old and begin to worry about the fate of
Ponnivala after they die.
Lord Vishnu sees their distress. So he goes to visit Lord
Shiva and asks him to help the couple out by granting them a child.
Shiva hides that baby under a large rock pile, and arranges for a cow to feed it!
The little child Shiva created is as beautiful as the sun itself!
Kunnutaiya grows strong with the help of his loving parents.
His father, Kolatta, involves himself daily in his son’s
development.
Soon Kunnutaiya is taken to the family temple for a
traditional naming ceremony. Lord Vishnu attends the big event in
person.
Kunnutaiya is given many toys and enjoys plenty of small
adventures.
The family are very happy with their son and enjoy his
presence every day.
Five good years pass in this way.
Suddenly something terrible happens. Two assistants of Lord
Yeman arrive, announcing that Kolatta and Ariyanacci’s time of
death has come.
Reluctantly, the family say their goodbyes at a nearby
temple.
Then the couple climb the ladder that leads to the sky. Poor
Kunnutaiya, now an orphan, must stay behind.
The Chola king comes to the palace for the funeral
ceremonies. He finds Kunnutaiya at the temple.
The king takes Kunnutaiya to the family palace where he
asks his father’s cousins to look after him well.
The cousins agree to the king’s request, but their answer
does not sound sincere.
The king has other business to attend to. There is nothing
more he can do. He leaves quickly for his own kingdom.
Poor Kunnutaiya returns to the temple for solace. He is
alone and confused.
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