The temple management has revealed it had discovered sub-standard ghee, including the presence of lard, during quality testing. This disclosure followed allegations raised by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu two days prior.

Dairy brand Amul has refuted the claims that it supplied ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), the shrine body managing the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, amid row over use of animal fat in prasadam given at the temple.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams prepares over 3.5 lakh laddus daily for devotees visiting the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple. This iconic mahaprasa

At that time, in order to convey the message that the quality of the laddus will not be compromised, AV Dharma Reddy, Executive Officer of TTD, said that ghee suppliers must meet both quality and cost criteria before being awarded contracts for supplying ghee used in making laddus at the temple.

The alleged discovery of beef tallow in Tirumala laddu ghee samples has sparked a major controversy, raising concerns over the use of animal fat in the prasad.

The Dindigul-based company, A R Dairy Food Private Limited, in the eye of the storm, has denied allegations of adulteration.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.

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,