Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' executive officer J Shyamala Rao has assured devotees that the sanctity of laddus at the temple is restored after a four-hour purification ritual. This follows accusations of substandard ingredients and animal fats being used in making the laddus under the previous government.

Shanti Homam began at Sri Venkateswara Temple on Monday as purification rituals after animal fat was reportedly found in the ghee used to make Tirupati laddus.

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.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams held a 'shanti homam' at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple to address concerns about animal fat in ghee used for La

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

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.