: Deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings by defiling a place of worship.
: Devanathan allegedly enticed women—often those visiting the temple alone—with the promise of special pujas or preference in the sanctum. Investigations revealed he would even pause his illicit activities to conduct rituals for waiting devotees. Investigation and Legal Action kanchipuram priest devanathan mms scandal exclusive
: The scandal came to light when a local cellphone technician discovered the explicit content while repairing Devanathan's mobile phone. : Deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings
The remains one of the most controversial events in the history of Tamil Nadu’s religious heritage, involving the desecration of the sacred sanctum sanctorum at the Machcheshwara Peruman Temple . The Genesis of the Scandal Investigation and Legal Action : The scandal came
Following the leak, Devanathan went into hiding with his family but eventually surrendered before a judicial magistrate in Kanchipuram on , after his anticipatory bail was rejected by the Madras High Court.
The case was initially registered by the and later transferred to the District Crime Branch as the severity of the allegations grew. The charges included: