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Poothadi Mahakshetram is one of the first temples installed in Wayanad. The Poothadi Siva Temple architecture suggests that this was built centuries ago. The temple is believed to have taken its name from the root'Bhootaganangal Aadiya Sthalam' or'the place where Bhootas of Lord Siva danced'. In course of time, Bhothamaadi became Poothadi.