The controversy erupted after cell-phone video clips were widely circulated, allegedly showing Devanathan engaging in sexual acts with various women inside the sanctum sanctorum (the most sacred inner chamber) of the temple.
The scandal sparked widespread outrage in Kanchipuram, leading to public protests and campaigns by local activist groups. It also had a severe impact on the priest’s family; his daughters were reportedly expelled from their private school due to the public nature of the reports. There have been various rumors and misinformation regarding the case, including false claims about the priest's religious identity, which fact-checkers have debunked.
To understand the chaos, one must first look at the footage. The video, which appears to have been filmed surreptitiously on a smartphone, lasts roughly four minutes and fifteen seconds. It is set inside a sanctum sanctorum ( Garbhagriha ) of a prominent Vishnu temple in Kanchipuram.
: The legal process faced significant delays. By 2018, the case was still ongoing in the Chengalpattu Women’s Court, with judges expressing frustration over the slow pace of witness cross-examinations and repeated adjournments. Impact and Public Reaction

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The controversy erupted after cell-phone video clips were widely circulated, allegedly showing Devanathan engaging in sexual acts with various women inside the sanctum sanctorum (the most sacred inner chamber) of the temple.
The scandal sparked widespread outrage in Kanchipuram, leading to public protests and campaigns by local activist groups. It also had a severe impact on the priest’s family; his daughters were reportedly expelled from their private school due to the public nature of the reports. There have been various rumors and misinformation regarding the case, including false claims about the priest's religious identity, which fact-checkers have debunked. kanchipuram priest devanathan mms scandal
To understand the chaos, one must first look at the footage. The video, which appears to have been filmed surreptitiously on a smartphone, lasts roughly four minutes and fifteen seconds. It is set inside a sanctum sanctorum ( Garbhagriha ) of a prominent Vishnu temple in Kanchipuram. The controversy erupted after cell-phone video clips were
: The legal process faced significant delays. By 2018, the case was still ongoing in the Chengalpattu Women’s Court, with judges expressing frustration over the slow pace of witness cross-examinations and repeated adjournments. Impact and Public Reaction There have been various rumors and misinformation regarding