VHP calls on Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance of allegations regarding the adulteration of Tirupati laddus

The ritual began at 6 am and lasted till 10 am. It was aimed at propitiating Lord Venkateswara Swamy from the alleged sacrilegious practices such as mixing animal fats in making Tirupati laddus (consecrated sweet) and others.

The Mankameshwar temple in Lucknow has banned offerings of prasad bought from outside due to concerns over adulteration. Devotees are now encouraged to bring homemade prasad or fruits. This decision follows allegations of substandard ingredients and animal fat being used in Tirupati laddus,

Mankameshwar Temple bans outside prasad after Tirupati laddu ghee scandal, raising concerns about food adulteration and temple offerings.

Mahant Divyagiri issued an official notification requesting that devotees bring only homemade offerings or dry fruits for rituals inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the current government, led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, of using animal fat and substandard ingredients in the preparation of Tirupati laddus.

A great battle has erupted over the laddu prasadam of Tirupati Balaji temple. On one hand, the saint community is very angry after such serious allegations. On the other hand, the devotees who have faith in Balaji are deeply hurt.