: In 2009, hidden camera footage surfaced showing the priest engaging in illicit and inappropriate acts with multiple women inside the temple premises.

Lifestyle coaches are now incorporating the video into their routines. A typical recommendation is to spend the first 15 minutes of the day watching the Gurukkal’s puja instead of scrolling through news or social media. Users report lower anxiety levels and improved focus.

Kanchipuram, located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most ancient and sacred cities in the country. Revered as one of the seven holiest cities (Sapta Puri) for Hindus, it is popularly known as the "City of Thousand Temples." While the exact number of temples has varied over centuries, the city remains a towering pillar of Dravidian architecture, Vedic learning, and spiritual devotion.