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

While it remains unknown who introduced the laddu in the temple, records show the prevalence of it from as early as 1790 AD

According to TTD, the Shanti Homam is being conducted to ward off ill effects of adulteration, restore sanctity of Laddu Prasadams.

The ritual began at 6 am and lasted till 10 am. It was aimed at propitiating Lord Venkateswara Swamy from the alleged sacrilegious practices such as mixing animal fats in making Tirupati laddus (consecrated sweet) and others.

The Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Tirumala hills of Tirupati on Monday underwent “ritualistic sanitation” after alleged sacrilegious practices including mixing animal fats in making Laddus. According to a PTI report,

TTD Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao confirmed that the rituals took place at Yagasala from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. A group of temple priests performed the puja, followed by associated purification rituals.

Stating that action would be taken against the guilty based on the SIT report, he vowed to purify Tirumala and restore its glory.

Shanti Homam began at Sri Venkateswara Temple after animal fat was found in ghee for Tirupati laddus. CM N. Chandrababu Naidu orders SIT probe into TTD irregularities.

In response to the ongoing ghee adulteration controversy at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a purification ritual for the templ

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) plans to perform a 'Shanti Homam' at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on Monday to cleanse it after animal fat was f

This comes after Naidu and the TDP alleged that during the previous YSRCP government, ingredients such as beef tallow, lard, and fish oil were used in the preparation of Tirumala laddus.