: The local mythology of Kanchipuram provides the foundational "romantic storylines" for the community. For example, the Ekambareswarar Temple

Information regarding sexual misconduct allegations against Kanchipuram temple priests centers on a 2024 rape case involving priest Munuswamy and a 2009 scandal involving priest Devanathan. The 2024 case involves allegations of assault and coercion, while the 2009 incident involved recordings within the sanctum sanctorum . For more details, visit The Hindu .

The community is scandalized. Her horoscope is immediately matched with a software engineer in the US. His uncle tells him to do prayaschitta (atonement).

The transition from relationship to marriage in the Iyer community involves elaborate temple-linked rituals: Goddess Temples, Communities, and Memory in Kanchipuram

So next time you visit the Silk City , don’t just look at the gopurams . Watch the Agrahara lanes. See the shy smiles exchanged over a coconut offering. The temples are still matchmaking.