Tag: Tirupati laddu

Tirumala Temple to hold ‘shuddhikaran pooja’ today amidst the laddoo row

Manish Kumar

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is set to hold a “shuddhikaran pooja” as pere the order of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu (purification ritual) in response to the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged ghee adulteration in the famed Tirupati laddu. The issue surfaced when concerns were raised about the purity of the ghee used in preparing the iconic prasadam, leading to widespread public outcry. The matter caught the attention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who has ordered the purification ritual to address the concerns and uphold the sanctity of the temple and its offerings.…

Controversy Surrounding Tirupati Laddu Ingredients: Allegations and Responses

Manish Kumar

The iconic Tirupati laddu, a symbol of divine blessing offered at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, has become the center of a major political and religious controversy. Allegations of adulteration involving animal fats and fish oil have stirred intense emotions among devotees and political figures alike. This controversy has sparked a debate about religious sanctity, political motives, and the need for transparency. Origin of the Controversy The controversy erupted after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu made a startling claim during a National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…