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Sundaravalli is intrinsically linked to her incarnation Valli. She does not any separate identity or mythology. Redtigerxyz Talk 17:12, 31 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Sundaravalli is distinct from Valli since the former is canonically the true identity of the goddess according to the Skanda Purana, while Valli is her incarnation, bearing origins from the Kurinji hillfolk. While the two goddesses are no doubt accepted as the same entity due to syncretism, their origins and myths are from different (Tamil and Sanskritised) traditions, and hence unique enough to warrant separate articles. Chronikhiles (talk) 10:32, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
She does have an independent existence as far as theology is concerned, information lacking or not. Sundaravalli's existence is a product of syncretism to integrate her Dravidian origin of Valli with Vaishnavism, and hence mainstream Hinduism. Her acknowledgement as the daughter of Vishnu lends her a greater role and more credibility in Hindu mythology, even as more emphasis will always be accorded to Valli herself. Chronikhiles (talk) 11:38, 4 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]