Tag: TTD

Tirupati Stampede: Six Dead, Over 40 Injured in Tragic Incident Near Temple

Manish Kumar

Tirupati—A tragic stampede claimed six lives and left over 40 injured on Wednesday evening during the distribution of ‘Vaikunthadwara Darshan’ tokens near the Vishnu Niwasam counter at the Tirumala Srivari Temple. The incident, attributed to overcrowding and poor crowd management, has raised serious concerns about safety protocols during high-attendance religious events. What Happened? The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) began distributing 1.2 lakh darshan tokens at 94 counters across nine centers, including Vishnu Niwasam, Srinivasam, and Padmavati Park, for the Ekadasi darshan on January 10. Around 8 PM, chaos erupted when…

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.…

Tirupati Laddu Controversy: Chief Priest Raises Concerns Over Laddus at Ayodhya Ram Temple

Manish Kumar

A major controversy has erupted in Andhra Pradesh surrounding the iconic Tirupati laddus, following claims by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) that the ghee used in their preparation contains substandard and non-vegetarian ingredients like “beef tallow” and “lard.” The allegations, supported by a lab report, have sparked a political clash between the TDP and the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), raising concerns among devotees. TDP’s Allegations and Lab Report Findings On September 18, TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSRCP government of compromising the sanctity of the revered laddus…

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)…