Devanathan surrenders to the Judicial Magistrate in Kanchipuram. Priest sent to police custody for further investigation.
Gurukkal faced several charges, including outraging the modesty of women and desecrating a place of worship. The incident caused a significant drop in devotee visits as residents felt the "sacred image" of the temple town had been tarnished. Indian Kanoon Societal and Religious Impact Kanchipuram devanathan gurukkal video