#23 of 33 Places to Visit in Wayanad

At a distance of 21 km from Kalpetta, Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple is a Hindu temple situated at the historic Sulthan Bathery town in Wayanad district of Kerala, India. This is one of the ancient temples in Wayanad and also one of the popular attractions of Sulthan Bathery.



Dedicated to Lord Ganesh, Bathery Maha Ganapathi Temple is believed to have been built eight centuries ago. It is commonly believed that Sulthan Bathery was previously known as 'Ganapathyvattom' because of this temple. The temple has a rich historical past. The temple was under the administration of the rulers of the Kottayam dynasty. Tipu Sultan is believed to have destroyed the temple and later renovated it. He is believed to have used the stones of the temple to build a fort here. Following the conquest by Tipu Sultan, the town came to be known as Sultan Bathery. Besides, Sulthan Bathery was also known as Purakizha during the reign of the Kulashekara kings.



The temple organizes an annual festival that is .....

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