JAIPUR: Following a controversy over the detection of animal fat and fish oil in the Tirupati temple’s laddus, the food safety department of Rajasthan will launch a special campaign from September 23 to 26 to inspect the quality of prasad offered in temples across the state,

Brahmotsavam festival approaches, beginning October 4, the TTD is gearing up for an influx of millions of devotees. Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh Naidu has reassured that the new vendor is fully capable of meeting the temple’s high demand for quality ghee.

“There will be no more compromise on the quality of the laddus and the quality of ghee used (to make it),” TTD Executive Officer J Syamala Rao said. However, the TTD announced on Saturday that it will temporarily suspend the use of cow ghee and milk-based products in the preparation of other offerings, or “prasadams,” for the deity.

The controversy over adulterated Tirupati temple laddus has intensified as the Centre seeks a report. Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy denie

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said lab tests had revealed the presence of animal fat and lard in chosen samples.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has requested a detailed report on the controversy surrounding the Tirupati Temple laddus after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed that a lab found traces of beef tallow,

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee. Andhra Pradesh's chief minister accused the former YSR Congress Party government of using substandard ingredients.