Brahmotsavam festival approaches, beginning October 4, the TTD is gearing up for an influx of millions of devotees. Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh Naidu has reassured that the new vendor is fully capable of meeting the temple’s high demand for quality ghee.

The controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos has sparked reactions from Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and BJP leader Nalin Kohli, calling for an investigation. Both ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining devotees' faith.

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

The announcement from TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu came after he claimed that during the previous government, led by his rival YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, 'laddus' containing 'animal fat' were given as 'prasadam' at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.

People express extreme shock, disappointment, anger and voice concern over the controversy; call for stern action against those responsible

Health minister JP Nadda sought a report on the matter from Andhra Pradesh government and promised suitable action after examining it.

Amid social media rumours regarding the ingredients in Tirupati temple's laddus, Amul clarified that it has never supplied ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). This statement follows Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's accusations against the previous administration for using substandard ingredients,

In a press conference, TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao confirmed that lab tests revealed the presence of animal fat in the laddus

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