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Ram Mandir’s Decision To ‘Completely Ban Prasad’: What Prompted This Step?

27 Sep 2024

Amid growing concerns among devotees about the purity of the famous Tirupati ‘laddu prasadam’, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has taken a decisive step by banning offerings prepared by external agencies. This decision follows allegations that adulterated ghee was used in making the laddus at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in...

Tirupati Laddu Ghee Supplier Responds: ‘Fish Oil Costs More’

22 Sep 2024

A working associate of AR Dairy Food Private Limited, a company from Tamil Nadu accused of supplying adulterated ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Temple, has strongly denied the accusations, calling them “absurd.” Following legal action initiated by the TTD, the employee dismissed claims...

Tirupati Laddu Controversy: Sacred Offering to Political Symbol

20 Sep 2024

The evolution of laddus from a sacred offering to a political tool in India is fascinating and well-documented. Traditionally, laddus have held immense religious and cultural significance, being offered to deities and distributed as prasadam in temples such as the Tirupati Balaji Temple, where they are considered a blessing from...