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The Weight of Tradition: Inside the Kanchipuram Priest Controversy

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Surrender: After moving the Madras High Court for anticipatory bail and being rejected, Devanathan surrendered to the Judicial Magistrate-I in Kanchipuram on November 16, 2009. kanchipuram priest devanathan mms scandal exclusive

"The temple administration has been aware of the priest's misconduct for some time now," said a source close to the administration. "However, they had taken no action, citing lack of evidence. The MMS video has now provided the evidence they needed to take action." The Weight of Tradition: Inside the Kanchipuram Priest

of the shrine—and the widespread circulation of the footage via mobile phones and the internet. Timeline and Key Details The Exposure (November 2009): The MMS video has now provided the evidence

The Incident: A Moment Caught on Camera

The controversy centers on a video that rapidly circulated across social media platforms, depicting Devanathan, a priest (or Bhattacharya) serving in one of Kanchipuram’s revered shrines. The specific content of the video—which appeared to show the priest in a compromising or uncharacteristic situation—sparked an immediate firestorm.

Victim Accounts: Police investigations revealed that the priest would often give preference to certain women for pujas to build rapport. At least one victim alleged she was drugged and raped inside the temple, then blackmailed with video footage to ensure her continued cooperation.