 As per Hindu legend, Bhoothath was found in a liquorice flower in Thirukadalmallai (modern-day Mahabalipuram).His knowledge on Vishnu is inferred by his description of Vishnu in five different forms as "para" (supreme being), "vyuha" (cosmic form), "vibhava" (incarnations), "antaryamin" (inner dweller) and "archa" (consecrated image).As per Hindu legend, Vishnu appeared to the "muthalam azhwars" (first three "azhwars") at Thirukkoilur.