However, for devotees, the damage has already been done. "I have lost faith in the temple administration," said a devotee. "I hope that they will take concrete steps to restore the temple's sanctity and ensure that such scandals do not happen again."

"The priest had been using his position to exploit the woman," said a source. "He had been making inappropriate advances towards her, and had even been seen with her in the temple premises."

Our investigation revealed that Devanathan, the priest in question, had been exhibiting suspicious behavior for some time. Several devotees and staff members at the temple reported that he would often be seen with a particular woman, who was introduced as his niece.

The MMS scandal involving Kanchipuram priest Devanathan came to light recently, when a video clip allegedly featuring the priest and a woman began circulating on social media. The clip, which is reportedly an MMS (mobile phone video) recording, appears to show the priest engaging in inappropriate behavior with a woman.

"The temple administration has been aware of the priest's misconduct for some time now," said a source close to the administration. "However, they had taken no action, citing lack of evidence. The MMS video has now provided the evidence they needed to take action."

The Kanchipuram temple, one of the most revered Hindu shrines in India, has been embroiled in a shocking scandal that has left devotees reeling. A recent MMS scandal involving the temple's priest, Devanathan, has raised questions about the sanctity of the temple and the moral conduct of its clergy.

The temple administration has been criticized for its handling of the situation. While they have taken swift action against the priest, suspending him from his duties and initiating disciplinary proceedings, many have questioned why they did not act earlier.