For centuries, the spiritual life of Kanchipuram has been guided by hereditary priests, or Gurukkals , who are tasked with maintaining the Agamas (sacred rituals) and the temple's sanctity. The relationship between a priest and the community is one of profound trust. When allegations of misconduct—such as those involving past figures like Devanathan Gurukkal
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The daily routines and disciplined lifestyles of temple custodians.
: A famous wooden idol of Lord Varadaraja that is kept in the temple tank and taken out for public worship only once every 40 years. Clarifying the "Devanathan Gurukkal" Incident
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