Tirupati Prasad Laddu controversy: Mahashanti Home for purification of the temple, the matter will be investigated by a special special committee
Tirumala Tirupati Prasadam laddu was adulterated with animal fat when Jagan Mohan Reddy was the chief minister. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The controversy started thereafter. Also, when the samples of the laddu were sent to the laboratory, it was found that it contained fat. After this case came to light, a peace home has been started for the purification of the Tirumala temple. The purification of the temple has begun. The case has been handed over to the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Special Investigation Team to probe
A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the case. The committee will be headed by the Director General of Police. The SIT will investigate who misused power in this case. This will also be investigated. "Once the report comes, we will take strict action," he said. Tirumala Tirupati temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva. We will govern in such a way that no one will dare to adulterate this god's prasad ladoo again, "Naidu said. At present, Shanti Homam is performed at Bangaru Bavi (Golden Well) and Yajnasala for the purification of the temple.
What is Chandrababu Naidu up to?
Tirupati Balaji Prasad ladoo is currently in the news. The reason for this is Chandrababu Naidu's allegations against YSR Jagan Reddy. Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that animal fat was used in the laddu and the sanctity of the laddu was violated during the tenure of former Chief Minister Jagan Reddy. Traces of animal fat and fish oil have been found in the ladoos served as prasadam to devotees at the Tirupati temple, according to lab reports.
A 300-year-old tradition at Tirupati Balaji Temple
The tradition of preparing Ladoo as Prasad in Tirupati Balaji Temple is 300 years old. According to the Indian Express, laddu prasadam has been prepared at the Tirupati temple since 1715. The specialty of this ladoo is that it does not get spoiled for many days. Also, the price of these laddus has been limited to Rs 10 to Rs 50. Therefore, every devotee who comes to visit Tirupati Balaji carries the laddu prasadam. Now that the matter of adulteration in these ladoos has come to light, Shanti Homam is being performed in this temple