AR Dairy, a Tamil Nadu-based supplier of ghee to the renowned Tirumala Tirupati temple, has strongly denied allegations of animal fat

Hyderabad: Two days after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s sensational revelation that ghee adulterated with animal fat was used in making the Tirupati laddu, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has confirmed the presence of lard and beef tallow,

Amid growing concerns from devotees regarding the quality of ghee used in the world famous Tirupati ‘laddu prasadam’, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reassured that the sanctity of the sacred offering has been restored.

A controversy has emerged over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in Tirupati laddu preparation. The Telugu Desam Party claims a Gujarat lab confirmed the presence of beef tallow,

In the plea, the petitioner said the alleged presence of animal fat in the laddu is symptomatic of larger systemic issues in temple administration and has called for the sanctity of Hindu religious practices to be protected.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the temple, asserted there was presence of 'Lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in the ghee, citing a lab report.

The controversy over adulterated Tirupati temple laddus has intensified as the Centre seeks a report. Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy denie

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has requested a detailed report on the controversy surrounding the Tirupati Temple laddus after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed that a lab found traces of beef tallow,

Nearly one crore pieces get sold a month, fondly gifted and shared by devotees and politicians alike, Tirupati laddu is highly sought after in all circles.