Devanathan Gurukkal (then aged 35–39) was a hereditary priest at the Machcheswarar Temple, a Vaishnavite shrine in the pilgrim town of Kanchipuram .
Unlike anti-psychotics that cause sedation, Gurukkal’s Brahma Rasayanam (prepared during a specific lunar eclipse) calms the Pranan (life force) without side effects. kanchipuram devanathan gurukkal
Gurukkal famously states, "Body is the first temple. If the body is sick, the mind cannot meet God." Hence, his clinic functions like a Ashramam , where patients often stay for 7 to 48 days for Varma (pressure point) therapy and detoxification. Devanathan Gurukkal (then aged 35–39) was a hereditary
: Performing daily pujas , abhishekams (sacred baths), and complex Vedic rituals dedicated to Lord Varadharaja (Vishnu). If the body is sick, the mind cannot meet God
The incident caused significant outrage in the temple town, leading to intense police and media scrutiny of religious administration at the time. Family Involvement