200-Year Temple Dispute Between Iyengar Sects Reaches Supreme Court

There's a big argument between two groups of people who worship at the same temple in Tamil Nadu.

Both groups follow the same philosopher and pray to the same god, but they disagree about who should chant first during prayers.

One group, the Thenkalai, says they should chant first because of old traditions.

The other group, the Vadakalai, wants to chant their own prayers too.

This argument has been going on for over 200 years, and the courts have been involved many times.

Recently, the highest court in India appointed a retired judge to help them solve the problem peacefully.

The main issue is about who gets to lead the prayers and stand in the front rows during worship.

It's not just about religion but also about who has the right to perform certain rituals in the temple.