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The case surrounding (referred to by his priestly title, Gurukkal or Bhattar ) raised profound legal questions regarding security within religious institutions, the vulnerability of women, the limits of privacy, and the regulatory oversight of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department. Background of the Principal Figure kanchipuram devanathan gurukkal full
The priest would reportedly entice them into the sanctum, and within a few meetings, would succeed in his attempts to seduce them. As the scandal unfolded, multiple women came forward with complaints, alleging not just seduction, but threats and sexual assault. The most harrowing account came from a 30-year-old woman (identified as 'Malar,' name changed), the wife of a school teacher living near the temple. She alleged that the priest drugged her before raping her inside the temple premises. Devanathan began