Iyengars and Iyers
Iyengars have much in common with Iyers with respect to their observance of Vedic rituals, lifestyle, traditions, heritage, history and culture. They descend from the same set of gotras. However significant differences arise mainly with respect to their adherence to the Vishishtadvaita philosophy, monastic affiliation, marriage traditions and to a small extent vocabulary. Another notable difference is the way the traditional nine yards saree(madisaar) is draped by the Iyengar women. The most notable difference between both is that Iyengars never worship Shiva (they never go to Shiva temples), but Iyers worship Shiva as well as Vishnu. One may not find any symbols, statues of Shiva in Iyengar's home, but possible one may find symbols of Vishnu in Iyer's home.
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