14 lakh laddus sold in 4 days: Why devotees continue to buy Tirupati laddus amid animal fat row
According to the temple administration, the controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in the sacred prasad at Tirupati has had no impact on sales. Over four days, the authorities said the temple sold over 14 lakh laddus,
High-Level Investigation Demanded into Use of Animal Fat in Tirupati Laddus
ICAR member Venugopal Badaravada has called for a high-level investigation into a report by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) confirming the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus. He urged the mandatory use of 'bilona desi cow ghee' in temple offerings to revive traditional practices and support indigenous cattle conservation.
Top Hezbollah commander killed, 9-member team to probe animal fat in Tirupati laddus
Andhra Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team to look into the alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirumala Venkanna laddu. The team will also investigate other irregularities reported during the previous regime.
Tirupati laddus row: Devotee claims tobacco found in prasadam, TTD denies reports
A devotee at Tirupati claims to have found tobacco wrapped in paper inside a laddu, amidst previous allegations of animal fat in the prasadam. The TTD has denied these claims, emphasising their strict preparation processes.
Tirupati Sells Over 13 Lakh Laddus in 4 Days Despite Controversy Over Animal Fat Use
Tirupati: Amid the ongoing row over the use of animal fat in laddu preparation, demand for the laddu prasadam at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh remains strong. According to data from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board,
Tirupati devotees unfazed by animal fat row, 13 lakh laddus sold in 4 days
Despite nationwide outrage over the adulteration in the Tirupati laddu prasadam, the laddu sales remain unaffected. From September 20, over three lakh laddus were sold every day.
Devotee claims tobacco found in Tirupati laddu, shares video amid animal fat row
A devotee from Telangana claimed to find tobacco in a Tirupati laddu, sparking concerns amid an ongoing controversy over the use of animal fat in the sacred offering. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) conducted a purification ritual and assured devotees that the prasadam's sanctity was restored.
Laddus, and economics of ghee
When rampant adulteration takes place, it also impacts dairy farmers’ income as they do not get their due price. For instance ...
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Naidu reiterates use of adulterated ghee to make Tirupati Laddus, refutes Jagan's claims
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that YSRCP has been falsely propagating that ghee ...
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Amid Laddus Row, Jagan Reddy Cancels Tirumala Temple Trip, Points Finger At Naidu For Politicising Hinduism
Jagan Mohan Reddy confronts allegations of animal fat in temple laddus as police issue notices ahead of his Tirumala visit.
Jagan Reddy cancels Tirumala temple visit amid Laddus row: ‘Naidu using Hinduism for political gains’
Jagan Reddy claimed that the notices threatened to take legal action against any YSRCP member found participating in the ...
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Controversy Over Tirupati Laddus Sparks Nationwide Temple Reforms
The controversy around the alleged adulteration of Tirupati Temple laddus has generated widespread reactions from various cities. Religious leaders are calling for prasad reforms to ensure purity, ...
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'Non-Hindus Must Give Faith Declaration': Andhra BJP On Jagan Reddy's Plan To Visit Tirupati Temple Amid Laddus Controversy
After former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's plan to visit Tirupati temple amid laddus controversy ...
Now, Prayagraj temples ban ‘laddus’, ‘pedas’ purchased from outside amid Tirupati Prasadam row
Amid the ongoing Tirupati prasadam controversy, temples in Prayagraj have prohibited the sale of ‘laddus’ and ‘pedas’ bought ...
Controversy after beef tallow, lard found in laddus offered by temple in India, but devotees unfazed
Over 1.3 million laddus were sold in the three days that followed the findings. Read more at straitstimes.com.