A long-standing rivalry between the Vadakalai and Thenkalai sects of Shrivaishnavites reignited on Wednesday during the annual 'Paarvettai' ritual at the Varadharaja Perumal temple in Tamil Nadu.

Padi, 12 km from Paruthipattu, is home to the well-known Valishwarar temple which is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams (praised ...