History of Jainism followers of "Acharya" Bhadrabahu returned, there was a dispute between them regarding the authenticity of the "Angas". Also, those who stayed at magadha started wearing white clothes, which was unacceptable to the others who remained naked. This is how the "Digambara" and "Śvētāmbara" sects arose, the "Digambara" being naked whereas the "Svetambara" were white clothed. "Digambara" found this as being opposed to the Jain tenets which, according to them, required complete nudity for the monks. The presence of gymnosophists ("naked philosophers") in Greek records has been interpreted to be referring to "Digambaras" Jain "Śramaṇa" practice. Vallabhi council was formed at
Digambara Samiyar Sattanathan Pillai. One night Digambara Samiyar passes by at Alangaram house. He overheard the judge and Alangaram in conversation and their cruel intention. On his way Vadivambal was attacked by robbers. Digambara Samiyar passes by and saves her and gets to know about Vadivambal's forceful wedding arrangement with Sattanathan's brother Masilamani. While they reached Mannargudi, they were attacked by Masilamani and Namachivaayam Pillai. However Kannapa passes by and rescues Vadivambal and Digambara Samiyar. Both Kannapa (P. V. Narasimha Bharathi) and Vadivambal fall in love at first sight. Velayudha Pillai and Kannapa greet Digambara Samiyar into their house. Velayudha Pillai had