Ayodhya/Udupi: Following the raging controversy over animal fat and adulterated ghee found in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam distributed to devotees by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust, prominent religious heads have vociferoulsy demanded for handing over the management of the temples to Hindu community,

Tirupati: Shanti Homam began at Sri Venkateswara Temple Monday as purification rituals after animal fat was reportedly found in the ghee used to make Tirupati laddus. According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD),

Priests of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Monday performed a cleansing ritual following alleged reports of the presence of animal fat, including beef tallows in the famous Tirupati laddu offe

The former head of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has approached the Supreme Court demanding a judicial probe into allegations of adulteration in the manufacturing of laddu prasadam at the Tirupati Venkateshwara temple. Meanwhile, ‘purification’ rituals were carried out at the temple on Monday to ‘restore’ the sanctity of laddu prasadams.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said the SIT would investigate misuse of power and ensure strict action against laddu adulteration. A ritualistic purification will also take place.

Eight temple priests, guided by three Agama Shastra advisors, led the rituals for the Shanti Homam, which began at 5:40 am and concluded within two hours.

A cleansing ritual was performed at the Tirumala temple in response to allegations of desecration and the alleged use of animal fat in the preparation of the sacred Tirupati laddus. Temple officials confirmed that the ritual was carried out to restore the sanctity of the offerings following accusations tied to the previous YSR Congress regime.