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The video captures the detailed, traditional method of conducting Abhishekam (holy bath) and Alankaram (decoration) of the deity, often explained by the Gurukkal himself. The story became a cultural phenomenon, creating a
The story became a cultural phenomenon, creating a perfect storm of public shock, media frenzy, and unprecedented "entertainment" as grainy MMS clips began circulating freely, becoming an instant, viral "hit." It raised profound questions about faith, the abuse of power, and how a single, twisted act could create a new kind of lifestyle for a community caught between ancient orthodoxy and modern scandal.
However, beneath this pious veneer lay a different reality. According to police reports and chilling testimonies, Devanathan had developed a systematic method to entice and exploit female devotees who visited the temple alone. Using his position of authority, he would offer them special pujas and prasadham, often asking them to enter the sanctum for what they believed was a private, sacred blessing. Using his position of authority, he would offer
Devanathan went into hiding after the scandal broke but eventually surrendered to a judicial magistrate in Kanchipuram on November 16, 2009, after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Madras High Court.
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Devanathan Gurukkal was the trusted priest entrusted with performing daily pujas at the Machcheshwara Peruman (also spelled Machaesa Perumal) temple, a Vaishnavite shrine and one of the oldest in the town. Hailing from Pazhaiya Seevaram near Kancheepuram, he was a father of two who had exploited his position of spiritual authority to prey on women.
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