: One victim, a 30-year-old local woman, alleged that Devanathan had drugged her and then used recorded footage to blackmail her into subsequent sexual encounters.
As the video went viral, the reaction was bifurcated, highlighting the deep fissures in contemporary Indian society. kanchipuram priest devanathan mms scandal exclusive
"The temple administration should have acted sooner," said a devotee. "The priest's behavior was no secret, and it's shocking that they did not take action earlier." : One victim, a 30-year-old local woman, alleged
The video did not just capture a personal lapse; in the eyes of the traditionalists, it captured a sacrilege. : One victim