Brahmotsavam festival approaches, beginning October 4, the TTD is gearing up for an influx of millions of devotees. Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh Naidu has reassured that the new vendor is fully capable of meeting the temple’s high demand for quality ghee.

The company’s response came after TTD Executive Officer Shyamala Rao announced that four out of ten ghee tankers supplied by AR Dairy were found to be adulterated. The investigation followed complaints about the declining quality of the temple’s laddus, a popular prasadam (offering) given to devotees.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams assures devotees that laddus quality will improve with Karnataka Milk Federation as new ghee vendor.

Health minister JP Nadda sought a report on the matter from Andhra Pradesh government and promised suitable action after examining it.

Amid social media rumours regarding the ingredients in Tirupati temple's laddus, Amul clarified that it has never supplied ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). This statement follows Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's accusations against the previous administration for using substandard ingredients,

In a press conference, TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao confirmed that lab tests revealed the presence of animal fat in the laddus

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The Tirupati laddu, also called the ‘Srivari Laddu’ has been offered to Lord Venkateswara for more than 300 years. It is believed that this sweet is the deity’s favourite. According to reports, the te

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee. Andhra Pradesh's chief minister accused the former YSR Congress Party government of using substandard ingredients.