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The allegations went beyond illegal filming. Reports suggested that the priest used the recorded footage to blackmail victims. This added a layer of criminal coercion, transforming a religious figure into a suspected perpetrator of abuse. 3. Media Coverage (Thanthi TV, ABP News)

Detail the surrender, arrest, and subsequent legal battles faced by the priest.

in Kanchipuram, was arrested following the circulation of hidden camera footage. The Controversy

: The video allegedly showed the priest engaging in inappropriate sexual acts with several women within the sacred temple premises. Legal Action

The story broke in late 2009, sending shockwaves through the devout community of Kanchipuram, a town famous for its "Thousand Temples" and Kanchipuram silk sarees. The news was not just of a priest engaging in sexual acts, but that he was allegedly doing so in the most sacred space of all—the , the very place where the temple's main deity resides.

in Kanchipuram. The "video" refers to leaked CCTV or mobile phone footage that allegedly captured inappropriate behavior within the temple premises.

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The Kanchipuram Devanathan Gurukkal video has resonated with audiences worldwide, and its popularity can be attributed to several factors:

The case remained a major news item for years, with follow-up reports as recently as 2013 discussing Devanathan's status and the ongoing legal proceedings. While the videos occasionally resurface in "viral" or "top" video searches, they are associated with this specific criminal case rather than legitimate religious or cultural content.