The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is in the midst of a controversy over the distribution of animal fat in the temple. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu came down heavily on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. It was alleged that animal fat was used in the preparation of the laddus. A laboratory test revealed the use of animal fats, fish oil and beef tallow. After the report, the BJP and Chandrababu Naidu's TDP have tried to corner the YSR Congress with strong allegations. But how much does the temple earn? How is the economy doing? Have a look at that.
How much does it cost?
According to a Times of India report, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) makes three lakh laddus every day. The temple earns Rs 500 crore annually from the sale of these laddus. These laddus are available at many stalls outside the temple. If packaged properly, it will last for 15 days.
Available in small, medium and large sizes. Its dimensions are 40 grams, 175 grams and 750 grams, respectively. Inside the Sri Venkateswara Temple, small-sized laddus are distributed free of cost to the devotees as prasadam. A medium size laddu is sold at Rs 50 and a large size laddu is sold at Rs 200.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that animal fat was used instead of pure ghee in the Prasadam laddu served to devotees on behalf of the Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) during the tenure of former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. After this, there was a stir among the devotees of Andhra Pradesh and Tirupati Devasthanam.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that animal fat was used instead of pure ghee in the Prasadam laddu served to devotees by the Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) during Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is facing simmering resentment in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The YSR Congress
YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP YV Subba Reddy accused Chandrababu Naidu of destroying the sanctity of the Tirumala temple. His comments on Tirumala Prasadams are very unfortunate.
What was found in the laboratory test?
The Telugu Desam Party has come up with a laboratory test report to check what ingredients are used in the Prasad laddu. The report has shocking details. Samples of ghee used for making laddus at the Tirupati temple included animal fat, fish oil and beef tallow, the report said. The report has gone viral on social media. This was also reported by India TV News. The report was also shared by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vinod Tawde.