Amid the controversy over alleged contaminated ghee in the laddu prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh is setting up a state-of-the-art food testing lab in Tirupati district. Equipped with advanced tools like an electronic nose and electronic tongue imported from France, the lab will test over 60 raw materials used in laddus and other offerings. Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav says operations may begin next month. Watch for full details.

Tirumala Gets High-Tech Food Lab with ‘Electronic Nose & Tongue’ to Test Laddu Ingredients

A fresh controversy has erupted at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) with vigilance officials uncovering a massive silk dupatta scam estimated at over ₹54 crore. The report reveals that between 2015 and 2025, a contractor supplied approximately 15,000 dupattas billed as silk but confirmed by labs to be polyester. This follows recent scandals involving adulterated laddus and theft from the hundi. 


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TTD vigilance report exposes ₹54 crore fake silk dupatta scam; 15,000 polyester units found

A ₹250-crore fraud has rocked one of India’s most revered temples — Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. A CBI-led Special Investigation Team has exposed that Bhole Baba Organic Dairy supplied synthetic ghee for the Tirupati Laddu prasadam for five years, from 2019 to 2024. The SIT found that the dairy used palm oil, hydrogenated fats, and chemical esters instead of real milk fat, passing purity tests by manipulating chemical values.
Promoters Pomil and Vipin Jain have been named in the chargesheet. Serious questions are now being raised about how this large-scale fraud continued undetected for years and who within TTD may have enabled it.

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At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati on Wednesday night as devotess jostled for tokens for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills. The incident occurred as devotees had gathered to get tokens for darshan at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara. Watch in for more details!

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At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati on Wednesday night as devotess jostled for tokens for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills. The incident occurred as devotees had gathered to get tokens for darshan at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara.

Tirupati stampede: Several dead, dozens injured; PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives

India news | Trending | The tragic incident which took place near Vishnu Niwasam during the distribution of tokens was caused by “overcrowding”, according to the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). 

What led to Tirupati stampede? TTD apologises for ‘unfortunate incident’

A tragic stampede-like situation at Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, has resulted in the deaths of 4 people and left several others injured. The incident highlights the dangers of crowd management during large public gatherings, prompting concerns over safety protocols at religious and public events.

Andhra Pradesh: 4 Killed In Stampede-like Situation At Vishnu Nivasam In Tirupati

India News | Trending: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. In a statement, Naidu assured that necessary steps were being taken to assist the injured.

Andhra Pradesh:  Six dead, several injured in stampede at Tirupati during token distribution

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On Friday, the Supreme Court directed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the claims made by the Andhra Pradesh government, led by N Chandrababu, that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party's previous government used inferior ghee that contained animal fat to make laddus at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.

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After Laddu row, Tirupati prepares for the 9-day Brahmotsavam festival. Tirupati has invited devotees from all around the world to offer prayers during the festival. Officials say around a million pilgrims are expected to arrive for Brahmotsavam. Tirupati’s sacred kitchen is gearing up to produce a minimum of 8 lakh laddus a day. Traditional temple cleansing ritual was performed before the festival scheduled from Oct. 4 to 12. Watch to know more!

Tirupati Prepares For Mega Brahmotsavam Festival As It Moves On From Laddu Row | WION Originals

Supreme Court comes down heavily on Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu amid Tirupati Laddu Row. Top Court says ‘show proof of contaminated laddus’. Bench of Justices BR Gavai, KV Viswanathan heard petitions regarding alleged adulteration. Bench posed several questions to AP Govt and Tirumala Tirupati temple management. SC slams Naidu government for going to the press without sufficient evidence. Top Court says constitutional offices are expected to keep religion separate from politics. Watch to know more!

Tirupati Laddu Row: Supreme Court Slams CM Naidu, ‘Show Proof Of Contamination’ | WION Originals

In order to prepare for the Brahmotsavam celebration, the Srivari temple in Tirumala Tirupati has started purification rites. Tuesday's event, which was part of the holy Koil Alwar rite, involves cleaning the temple with scented liquids. The festival of Brahmotsavam will begin on October 4 and end with the Chakrasnanam on October 14. This sacred rite, carried out four times a year, denotes the temple's sanctification.

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Tirupati Laddu Row: Cardamom, mishri be offered as prasad instead of prepared delicacies to avoid adulteration

With a new ghee vendor — the Karnataka Milk Federation — in place, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has promised to immediately restore the original quality of laddus at the Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala. The development comes after allegations that animal fat was found in the laddus kicked up a major political row in the state.

Tirupati Laddu Row: Karnataka Milk Federation takes over, promises purity

Tirupati Laddu Row: New vendor appointed, promises of purity

Telugu Desam Party makes explosive claims against Tirupati Laddoos. Chandrababu Naidu blames YSRCP for using animal fat in Tirupati laddoos. Andhra Pradesh’s CM cited a lab report claiming that the ghee used fish oil and beef fat. The quality of ghee used to make the prasad is at the heart of the laddu row. Watch to know more!

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