A devotee’s claim of finding tobacco in Tirupati Laddu has sparked controversy, leading to purification rituals at the temple. Accusations of adulteration and sacrilege have been made, with politicians and religious leaders weighing in. The controversy has also led to calls for investigations and action against those allegedly involved.
A political storm has brewed in Andhra Pradesh after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) accused the previous YSRCP government of using substandard ingredients, including beef tallow and lard, in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, a revered offering at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The allegations, supported by a lab report, have sparked outrage and raised concerns about the sanctity of the temple and the health of devotees.
