Nearly one crore pieces get sold a month, fondly gifted and shared by devotees and politicians alike, Tirupati laddu is highly sought after in all circles.

The Congress said if claims of ‘desecration’ of the Tirupati laddu are right, a full-fledged enquiry must identify the guilty

The presence of lard (clarified pig fat), tallow (beef fat) and fish oil in Tirupati's famous laddus according to a laboratory analysis has resulted i

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the temple, asserted there was presence of 'Lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in the ghee, citing a lab report.

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam has condemned the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati temple laddus, calling it a horrendous sin against Hindu sentiments. He demanded strict action and supported the formation of a national board to oversee temple issues.

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

Nearly one crore pieces get sold a month, fondly gifted and shared by devotees and politicians alike, Tirupati laddu is highly sought after in all circles.

A controversy has emerged over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in Tirupati laddu preparation. The Telugu Desam Party claims a Gujarat lab confirmed the presence of beef tallow,

According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.