Following the circulation of the clips, the registered a formal case against the priest.
: Due to the explicit nature of the original 2009 footage and the resulting legal actions, most major video platforms have removed the original clips to comply with safety and community guidelines. Kanchipuram Devanathan Gurukkal - Telegraph Kanchipuram devanathan gurukkal video
: The allegations included outraging the modesty of women and performing obscene acts in a place of worship. One victim, a local teacher, alleged she had been drugged with laced prasad (religious offering) before being filmed for blackmail purposes. Societal and Religious Impact Following the circulation of the clips, the registered
: Devanathan initially fled Kanchipuram with his family, including his wife and two daughters. After roughly a month of evading arrest, he surrendered before a judicial magistrate in Kanchipuram on November 16, 2009. One victim, a local teacher, alleged she had
While the desire to see a great Gurukkal in action is natural, we must remember: .
Kanchipuram temples have frequently been the site of intense debates over priest conduct and temple management: