For more information on the temple's current status or historical background, you can visit the Official Tamil Nadu HR&CE Website .
As word of the scandal spread, Devanathan fled with his wife, Ganga, and two daughters. He evaded capture for over two months, moving his family from place to place and even filing an anticipatory bail application in the Madras High Court, which was firmly rejected on November 13, 2009. Finally, with no legal options left, the priest surrendered before the Judicial Magistrate-I in Kanchipuram on November 16, 2009, and was remanded to judicial custody. kanchipuram priest devanathan mms scandal exclusive
The sacred town of Kanchipuram, known for its rich cultural heritage and ancient temples, has been recently embroiled in a scandal that has left its residents in shock. A priest from one of the prominent temples in Kanchipuram, Devanathan, has been at the center of a controversy after an MMS (mobile phone video) featuring him surfaced online. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms, allegedly shows the priest engaging in an act that is considered highly inappropriate and unbefitting of his stature. For more information on the temple's current status
[MMS Leak via Repair Shop] ➔ [Public Outrage & FIR] ➔ [Priest Goes into Hiding] ➔ [Bail Rejected by Madras HC] ➔ [Surrender on Nov 16, 2009] Finally, with no legal options left, the priest
High-definition surveillance cameras were mandated in all non-sanctum areas of major temples to monitor administrative rooms and corridors.
