A devotee’s claim of finding a millipede in his curd rice at the Tirupati temple has sparked controversy. The TTD has dismissed the claims as false, while the devotee alleges negligence and intimidation by temple authorities. This incident comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the Tirupati laddu for alleged use of animal fat.
The Tirupati Balaji temple trust has addressed concerns regarding the purity of its prasad, Srivari laddu, assuring devotees that the sanctity of the offering has been restored. The temple board issued a statement on X, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining the holiness of the laddu.
Street vendors selling prasad and souvenirs near the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, have been displaced since 2022 and are facing ongoing harassment from authorities. Despite appeals to various officials and legal challenges, they have not been allowed to set up their stalls, severely impacting their livelihoods. The vendors, who have been running from one place to another, allege confiscation of their items and false allegations of encroachment.
