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The Tirumala temple in Tirupati has been offering laddu prasadam to devotees for over 300 years. Made from premium ingredients such as ghee, cashews, and raisins, the laddus are prepared in a special kitchen. Devotees receive one free laddu after darshan and can purchase additional laddus if desired.

Former ttd trust board member AJ Sekhar Reddy donated Rs 1 crore to the chief minister's flood relief fund and met CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati to hand over the cheque. He has significantly contributed to temple construction and fundraising for Tirupati trust projects, promising to secure Rs 75 crore in donations.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan initiated an 11-day 'Prayaschitta Diksha' to atone for the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam. He performed a purification ritual at Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada, and vowed to fast for 11 days, seeking forgiveness from Lord Balaji. Kalyan also criticized the YSRCP government for temple desecrations and alleged lapses in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board protocols.

The Union health ministry issued a show cause notice to a company accused of supplying adulterated ghee to Tirupati's Sri Venkateswara temple. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate, after lab reports confirmed animal fat in the ghee used for preparing Tirumala laddus during the previous YSRCP government’s tenure.

Former ttd chairman YV Subba Reddy has sought the Supreme Court's intervention for an independent committee to probe allegations of substandard ingredients in laddus at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. The proposed committee, led by a retired Supreme Court judge, aims to maintain the purity and integrity of these sacred offerings.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams carried out Shanti Homam and other rituals to address concerns over adulterated ghee in Tirupati Laddus at the Tirumala temple. Officials assured devotees that strict measures are now in place to ensure the quality and sanctity of all prasadams distributed at the temple.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials and priests extended an invitation to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu for the Srivari annual Brhamotsavams at Tirumala, set for October 4-12. The CM will present silk robes to Lord Venkateswara Swamy on the first day. They also addressed the ongoing laddu-ghee adulteration controversy.

Former ttd chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy has dismissed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's allegations of adulterated ghee in Tirupati Laddus as unfounded. He demanded a CBI investigation into the matter and questioned ttd executive officer J Syamala Rao's inconsistent statements regarding lab reports on ghee adulteration, emphasizing the strict controls already in place.

Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu Sunday announced the constitution of an SIT to probe the alleged irregularities in ttd during the YSRCP regime. Naidu took the decision over the alleged use of ghee adulterated with animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddus.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (ttd) plans to perform a 'Shanti Homam' at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on Monday to cleanse it after animal fat was found in the ghee used. The ritual includes installing three 'Homagundams' and sprinkling Panchagavya, aiming to restore faith among devotees following this incident.

A public interest litigation has been submitted to the Supreme Court requesting an investigation into claims that animal fat is used in Tirupati laddus instead of ghee. The petitioner argues this practice offends Hindu religious sentiments. This allegation has ignited a political dispute between Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister and opposition parties.

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu's allegations regarding animal fat in Tirumala laddus. Naidu's claims have led to significant public outcry among devotees. The Centre is now involved and has requested a comprehensive report on the matter.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that administrative reforms in Andhra Pradesh began with Tirumala, highlighting actions taken by the new ttd executive officer to uphold sanctity, such as blacklisting erring suppliers. He criticized YSRCP's handling of ghee quality issues and underscored the need to preserve temple traditions and devotee sentiments.

A case has been registered against seven users of social media platform 'X' for allegedly spreading false information about Amul ghee being used in laddus at Tirupati temple. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation denied supplying ghee to the temple, emphasizing that their product is made from pure milk fat. This misinformation campaign harms dairy farmer families dependent on Amul.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (ttd) reassured devotees that the purity of the famous Tirupati 'laddu prasadam' is now intact. After detecting sub-standard ghee and lard in samples, ttd plans to blacklist the contractor. The Centre has requested a report from Andhra Pradesh and pledged appropriate action after review.

Former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy countered CM N Chandrababu Naidu's claims about adulterated ghee in Tirumala laddu prasadam, highlighting ttd's strict quality control measures. Jagan accused Naidu of leveraging devotees' faith to mask his government's shortcomings and announced plans to seek a high-level investigation into the allegations.