In a social media update on Friday night, the TTD, which oversees the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala, affirmed that the divinity and purity of the Srivari Laddu are now completely intact.

The Mankameshwar temple in Lucknow has banned offerings of prasad bought from outside due to concerns over adulteration. Devotees are now encouraged to bring homemade prasad or fruits. This decision follows allegations of substandard ingredients and animal fat being used in Tirupati laddus,

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee

The recent political row in Andhra Pradesh has brought beef tallow into the spotlight. Former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used in the sac

AR Dairy, the Tamil Nadu-based company which supplied ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati temple, denied allegations of any animal fat being present.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the current government, led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, of using animal fat and substandard ingredients in the preparation of Tirupati laddus.

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,

Mahant Divyagiri issued an official notification requesting that devotees bring only homemade offerings or dry fruits for rituals inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum.