How is Tirupati laddu made? Who supplied ‘adulterated’ ghee for prasad?
The Tirupati laddu, also called the ‘Srivari Laddu’ has been offered to Lord Venkateswara for more than 300 years. It is believed that this sweet is the deity’s favourite. According to reports, the te
Tirupati Laddu controversy: What goes into the sacred sweet?
The Tirupati Laddu controversy centres on ingredient quality and preparation. Despite claims of using animal fat and non-Hindu workers, TTD asserts that traditional methods and ingredients like cow ghee and peanut powder are used.
Tirupati Laddu: Know the traditional recipe of this sacred, sweet dish
The Tirupati Laddu, sometimes referred to as the "Srivari Laddu," has been the main sacrifice made at the temple for more than three centuries. It is said that Laddu is Lord Venkateswara's preferred naivedyam,
Tirupati Laddu: The Sacred Sweet Binding Devotees and Politicians
Nearly one crore Tirupati laddus are sold each month, making it a highly sought-after sweet among devotees and politicians alike. This sacred sweet from Sri Venkateswara Swamy’s temple in Andhra Pradesh is often gifted and shared on various occasions.
Tirupati laddu row: Here's what goes into preparing Tirupati's famous prasadam
The signature Tiru laddu, which now has a GI tag, has been offered to Lord Venkateswara and distributed to devotees since 1715.
Tirupati laddu row: Karnataka govt mandates temples to use Nadani ghee for prasadam
The Karnataka government has instructed all notified temples to use 'pure Nandini ghee' for preparing prasadam and other services. This follows a controversy involving animal fat found in ghee used for Tirupati laddus in Andhra Pradesh,
Tirupati laddu row: Check out the significance, cost of Lord Venkateswara's prasadam
The laddus are reportedly made of ghee, chickpea gram flour, sugar, small sugar cubes, cashew nut, cardamom, camphor, and raisins.
The laddu as a political weapon
Over the last week, the ghee-filled Srivari laddu, the prasadam or religious offering made to the deity of Sri Venkateswara ...
Tirupati laddu row: ‘A conspiracy…,’ advocate files complaint against former Andhra CM Jagan Reddy
Amid controversy over Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, advocate K. Karuna Sagar expressed shock at lab reports confirming the use of ...
Actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu engage in war of words over Tirupati laddu
The allegations of using adulterated ghee in making laddu prasadam (consecrated sweet) by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD ...
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Tirupati Laddu Controversy: Sacred Prasad Gifted To PM Modi, Sent To Ayodhya
The innocuous Tirupati laddu, a revered sweet offering from the Tirumala temple, has become the center of a significant ...
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Tirupati laddu row: CM Chandrababu Naidu accuses YSRCP of compromising sacredness of laddus with ‘adulterated’ ghee
On Friday, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) reported finding 'lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in ghee, based on ...
Tirupati Laddu row: Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan to undergo 11-day penance initiation: ‘Time has come to restore Dharma’
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday announced to undergo a 11-day penance initiation after it was ...
BJYM activists protest at Jagan's residence over laddu adulteration issue
Mild tension prevailed at the residence of YSRCP leader Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in Tadepalli after some of the BJYM workers ...
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Tirupati laddu row: Actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu engage in war of words
Hyderabad: The allegations of using adulterated ghee in making laddu prasadam (consecrated sweet) by Tirumala Tirupati ...
Tirupati laddu news: What is ‘beef tallow’ and ‘lard’ found in consecrated sweet? TDP vs YSRCP row explained
According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant ...