Kanchipuram Devanathan Gurukkal -

idol, which is brought out for public viewing only once every 40 years. The priesthood here manages complex ritualistic traditions that have been passed down for centuries. Significant Local Temples & Heritage

He has officiated or guided several Maha Kumbhabhishekams in and around Kanchipuram, including at historic temples such as the Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, and smaller Aavudayar Koils . His meticulous adherence to Agamic protocols ensures the re-energization of temple deities. kanchipuram devanathan gurukkal

According to eye-witnesses, on the third day, he performed the Rudra Abhishekam on himself by meditating on the Panchakshari Mantra ("Namah Sivaya"). He entered the sanctum sanctorum of a private shrine and did not emerge. When the devotees entered, they found the Gurukkal in Padmasana , having consciously exited his body. It was the mark of a true Siva Yogi . idol, which is brought out for public viewing