Some springs in Bhutan are associated with the spiritual power and blessings of Buddhist masters. There are springs which are believed to have been extracted by a spiritual person of high stature using his or her power of performing miracles. Many important religious sites in Bhutan has a sacred spring in the proximity often attributed to the founder of the place. People not only drink and wash in the water of these springs but also carry the water from such sites for others as a gift. Some such springs are said to bring about longevity, some wealth and some even good voice.