The controversy regarding the alleged presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddus has ignited a considerable political dispute in Andhra Pradesh. The Tirupati temple has become the center of a significant debate following accusations from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who asserted that the ghee used in making Tirupati laddoos during the previous YSRCP administration was adulterated with animal fat. The central government has indeed sought a report from the Andhra Pradesh state government regarding this matter.

On Monday, J Shyamala Rao, the executive officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), assured devotees that their concerns regarding the temple’s laddus have been addressed, as the sanctity of the ‘prasadams’ has been restored following a four-hour purification ceremony.

The temple authorities indicated that the Shanti Homam was conducted in accordance with the ‘Vaikhanasa Agama’ principles at the ‘Yagashala’ (ritual site) of the Tirumala temple from 6 AM to 10 AM.