The scandal came to light when explicit video clips and MMS files featuring the priest began circulating in Kanchipuram and across the internet. The investigation revealed that Devanathan, a 36-year-old priest at the (a Vaishnavite shrine), had allegedly used his mobile phone to record sexual encounters with multiple women. The discovery was reportedly accidental:
: The technician discovered the explicit content and allegedly leaked it into the public domain, leading to the wide distribution of CDs and MMS clips. kanchipuram devanathan videos
Following the public outcry and a complaint filed by a Tamil magazine editor, the Siva Kanchi police registered a case. The scandal came to light when explicit video
: Most distressingly for devotees, many of these acts were allegedly filmed within the temple's sanctum sanctorum while unsuspecting worshippers waited outside for rituals. Legal Proceedings and Arrest Following the public outcry and a complaint filed