Many younger Gurukkals are now recording rituals to preserve them. A video featuring Devanathan Gurukkal is likely part of a private archive or a workshop recording—showing step-by-step Sandhya Vandanam , Ganapati Homa , or Navagraha Puja .
He was charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 295(A) for defiling a place of worship with the intent to insult a religion. Temple Response Kanchipuram devanathan gurukkal video
: Kanchipuram has a history of high-profile temple-related legal battles, most notably the Sankararaman murder case , which involved senior religious leaders and temple managers in the early 2000s. Ethical Implications Many younger Gurukkals are now recording rituals to
In the late 2000s, video footage surfaced allegedly showing Devanathan Gurukkal engaging in inappropriate behavior within the temple premises. As a member of a lineage-based priesthood responsible for performing sacred rituals for thousands of devotees, the exposure caused an immediate and widespread outcry. The incident was not merely a private moral failing but was viewed as a desecration of a space considered holy by millions. Temple Response : Kanchipuram has a history of
is a 7th-generation Silambam master from the Devanathan family lineage. Unlike modern mixed martial artists who train for sport, Gurukkal belongs to the Gurukulam system—a residential schooling method where knowledge is passed orally from master to student.