 Bhoothath is considered second in the list of the three principal "azhwars", with the other two being Poigai Azhwar and Pey Azhwar, collectively called "Muthalamazhwargal" who are known to be born out of divinity.Bhoothath composed hundred verses that are classified as "Irandam Tiruvandadhi" and his composition is set in the "Andhadhi" style in which the ending syllable is the starting one for the next verse.As per Hindu legend, Bhoothath was found in a liquorice flower in Thirukadalmallai (modern-day Mahabalipuram).