The youth, Pavunish and Mahesh, who came to the temple for darshan, allegedly attempted to photograph Arunachaleswarar and Unnamalai Amman using a Meta smart glass. Temple employees deployed near the sanctum noticed the two and detained them. The spectacles were seized and the youth were taken to the temple office, where they were questioned.

The temple administration later handed them over to Tiruvannamalai Town police. After questioning them, the police warned and released them.
The incident occurred as three-tier security arrangements were in place at the temple for Amit Shah's visit.

Hundreds of police personnel had been deployed at the temple from Friday morning ahead of the Union home minister's visit in the evening

The use of cameras is prohibited at the Arunachaleswarar and Unnamalai Amman sanctums. Despite the restriction, some visitors have occasionally recorded photographs and videos of the deities and posted them on social media. Temple officials seize the mobile phones and cameras of those caught doing so and take action.

The temple witnessed a large number of devotees on Friday, as Saturdays and Sundays usually see heavy footfall.

Amit Shah visited the Arunachaleswarar Temple on Friday evening and offered prayers.