Amid the controversy surrounding Tirupati laddus, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has collected 13 samples of items being sold as 'prasadam' outside the temples here and sent them for testing, an official said on Sunday.

The samples were collected over the past two days from the famous Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple of Mathura, Thakur Banke Bihari temple of Vrindavan and the Daan Ghati temple of Govardhan.

FSDA Assistant Commissioner Dhirendra Pratap Singh said the action has been taken in light of the alleged adulteration of Tirupati laddus.

After the laboratory report comes in, it will be known if there is any kind of adulteration in the items being sold here as 'prasadam', he said.

Singh said a campaign will be run in the entire district from Monday and teams will go to every area to collect samples.

He said that in the last two days, the team had collected samples from about 13 places and sent them to the laboratory.

Further action will be taken based on the report, he said.

The assistant commissioner also said all the shopkeepers have been warned not to mix any unwanted substance in any food item, let alone 'prasadam'.

Playing with the health of people will not be tolerated at any cost, he said.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's claim that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous government has triggered a massive political row, with the YSRCP accusing Naidu of indulging in "heinous allegations" for political gains and the TDP circulating a lab report to back its claim.

During an NDA legislature party meeting on Wednesday, Naidu claimed that the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government did not even spare the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati and used substandard ingredients and animal fat to make laddus. 
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Amid the controversy surrounding Tirupati laddus, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has collected 13 samples of items being sold as 'prasadam' outside the temples here and sent them for testing, an official said on Sunday.

Amid the controversy surrounding Tirupati laddus, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has collected 13 samples of items being sold as 'prasadam' outside the temples here and sent them for testing, an official said on Sunday. The samples were collected over the past two days from the famous Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple of Mathura, Thakur Banke Bihari temple of Vrindavan and the Daan Ghati temple of Govardhan. FSDA Assistant Commissioner Dhirendra Pratap Singh said the action has been taken in light of the alleged adulteration of Tirupati laddus. After the laboratory report comes in, it will be known if there is any kind of adulteration in the items being sold here as 'prasadam', he said. Singh said a campaign will be run in the entire district from Monday and teams will go to every area to collect samples. He said that in the last two days, the team had collected samples from about 13 places and sent them to the laboratory. Further action will be taken based on the report, he said. The assistant commissioner also said all the shopkeepers have been warned not to mix any unwanted substance in any food item, let alone 'prasadam'. Playing with the health of people will not be tolerated at any cost, he said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's claim that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous government has triggered a massive political row, with the YSRCP accusing Naidu of indulging in "heinous allegations" for political gains and the TDP circulating a lab report to back its claim. During an NDA legislature party meeting on Wednesday, Naidu claimed that the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government did not even spare the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati and used substandard ingredients and animal fat to make laddus. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tirupati laddu row: 'Prasadam' samples collected from famous temples of Mathura

Tamil actor Karthi has apologised to Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, over his comment on the Tirupati laddoo row. Pawan Kalyan had lashed out at Karthi over the latter's remark over the controversy around the temple prasad.&nbsp; 
 
What did Karthi say? 
 
On September 23, Karthi attended an event in Hyderabad during which the anchor showed a few memes, one of which was about laddoos. To which the actor reacted and said, "Ippudu laddoo gurinchi maatladakodadu (We should not talk about laddoo now), it's a sensitive topic manakoddadi (we don’t want)." The actor laughed off the matter of animal fat being used in the laddoos which did not go down well with many, including Pawan Kalyan.&nbsp; 
 
Soon after, Pawan lashed out at the actor and said, "Don’t you dare say it is a sensitive issue or make jokes about the Tirupati Laddoo. I respect you as an actor, I urge everyone from the film fraternity to either support this fight or stay silent. I would request everyone to refrain from making unnecessary remarks." 
 
On Tuesday, Karthi issued a public apology to Pawan Kalyan and wrote, "Dear @PawanKalyan&nbsp;sir, with deep respects to you, I apologize for any unintended misunderstanding caused. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I always hold our traditions dear. Best regards."&nbsp;

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Pawan Kalyan responded to Karthi apology post and said he understood that the Ponniyin Selvan star did not make the remark intentionally. The Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh wrote on X, "Dear&nbsp;@Karthi_Offl&nbsp;&nbsp;garu,&nbsp;I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you've shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees, and it’s essential for all of us to handle such topics with care."

"That said, I wanted to bring this to your notice with no intentions behind it, and I understand the situation was unintentional. Our responsibility as public figures is to foster unity and respect, especially regarding what we cherish most—our culture and spiritual values. Let's always strive to uplift these values while continuing to inspire through cinema."

"I would also like to express my admiration for you as a remarkable actor whose dedication and talent have consistently enriched our cinema."

"Wishing you, @Suriya_offl &nbsp;garu, #Jyotika garu, and the entire team at @2D_ENTPVTLTD &nbsp;a successful release of #Meiyazhagan / #SathyamSundaram. May it resonate with audience and bring joy to many (sic)." 
 
Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan is observing an 11-day-long prayaschitta diksha, a purification ritual.&nbsp; 
 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu previously accused the usage of substandard ingredients, including fish oil and beef tallow, in the ghee used to prepare Tirupati laddoo&nbsp;prasadams during Jagan Mohan Reddy's administration. Recent lab reports have confirmed the presence of animal fat in the laddoos which&nbsp;led to the cancellation of contracts with companies supplying ghee to the temple.

Tamil actor Karthi has apologised to Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, over his comment on the Tirupati laddoo row. Pawan Kalyan had lashed out at Karthi over the latter's remark over the controversy around the temple prasad.

Tamil actor Karthi has apologised to Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, over his comment on the Tirupati laddoo row. Pawan Kalyan had lashed out at Karthi over the latter's remark over the controversy around the temple prasad. What did Karthi say? On September 23, Karthi attended an event in Hyderabad during which the anchor showed a few memes, one of which was about laddoos. To which the actor reacted and said, "Ippudu laddoo gurinchi maatladakodadu (We should not talk about laddoo now), it's a sensitive topic manakoddadi (we don’t want)." The actor laughed off the matter of animal fat being used in the laddoos which did not go down well with many, including Pawan Kalyan. Soon after, Pawan lashed out at the actor and said, "Don’t you dare say it is a sensitive issue or make jokes about the Tirupati Laddoo. I respect you as an actor, I urge everyone from the film fraternity to either support this fight or stay silent. I would request everyone to refrain from making unnecessary remarks." On Tuesday, Karthi issued a public apology to Pawan Kalyan and wrote, "Dear @PawanKalyan sir, with deep respects to you, I apologize for any unintended misunderstanding caused. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I always hold our traditions dear. Best regards." Dear @PawanKalyan sir, with deep respects to you, I apologize for any unintended misunderstanding caused. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I always hold our traditions dear. Best regards. — Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) September 24, 2024 × Pawan Kalyan responded to Karthi apology post and said he understood that the Ponniyin Selvan star did not make the remark intentionally. The Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh wrote on X, "Dear @Karthi_Offl garu, I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you've shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees, and it’s essential for all of us to handle such topics with care." "That said, I wanted to bring this to your notice with no intentions behind it, and I understand the situation was unintentional. Our responsibility as public figures is to foster unity and respect, especially regarding what we cherish most—our culture and spiritual values. Let's always strive to uplift these values while continuing to inspire through cinema." "I would also like to express my admiration for you as a remarkable actor whose dedication and talent have consistently enriched our cinema." "Wishing you, @Suriya_offl garu, #Jyotika garu, and the entire team at @2D_ENTPVTLTD a successful release of #Meiyazhagan / #SathyamSundaram. May it resonate with audience and bring joy to many (sic)." Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan is observing an 11-day-long prayaschitta diksha, a purification ritual. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu previously accused the usage of substandard ingredients, including fish oil and beef tallow, in the ghee used to prepare Tirupati laddoo prasadams during Jagan Mohan Reddy's administration. Recent lab reports have confirmed the presence of animal fat in the laddoos which led to the cancellation of contracts with companies supplying ghee to the temple.

Karthi apologises to Pawan Kalyan over his remarks on Tirupati Laddoo controversy 

While the controversy surrounding the presence of animal fat in prasadam (offering) at the Tirupati temple in India's Andhra Pradesh had barely died down, a devotee has now claimed that she&nbsp;found&nbsp;tobacco in the laddoo offered at the temple.

The devotee, Donthu Padmavati, a resident of&nbsp;Khammam district, said she found tobacco in the prasadam during her visit to the Temple last week. She had brought the laddoos home to share with family and neighbours when she made the shocking discovery.&nbsp;

"As I was about to distribute the laddoo, I was horrified to find pieces of tobacco wrapped in a small paper.&nbsp;The prasadam is supposed to be sacred, and to find such contamination is heartbreaking," she said.&nbsp;

The development, if true, adds to the recent revelations and raises serious questions on the integrity of the temple board, under whose nose, adulterated products have found their way into the offerings - revered by the millions of devotees visiting the holy site.

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<h2>Purification ritual</h2>

The incident came to light after a purification ritual was carried out in the temple as reports claimed that prasadam prepared in the kitchen was adulterated with animal fats, including beef tallows.

The ritual called the Mahashanti Yagam was performed in strict accordance with the shastras (manual with rules) on Monday (Sep 23) early morning.&nbsp;

Executive officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Shamala Rao, along with other officials and priests, participated in the&nbsp;purification ritual.&nbsp;

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The controversy erupted after Chief Minister&nbsp;Chandrababu Naidu last week alleged that his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government allowed the use of substandard ingredients in the preparation of laddoos.&nbsp;

A lab report from Gujarat’s NDDB CALF lab confirmed the presence of lard, beef tallow and fish oil in ghee samples.

(With inputs from agencies)

While the controversy surrounding the presence of animal fat in prasadam (offering) at the Tirupati temple in India's Andhra Pradesh had barely died down, a devotee has now claimed that she found tobacco in the laddoo offered at the temple.

While the controversy surrounding the presence of animal fat in prasadam (offering) at the Tirupati temple in India's Andhra Pradesh had barely died down, a devotee has now claimed that she found tobacco in the laddoo offered at the temple. The devotee, Donthu Padmavati, a resident of Khammam district, said she found tobacco in the prasadam during her visit to the Temple last week. She had brought the laddoos home to share with family and neighbours when she made the shocking discovery. "As I was about to distribute the laddoo, I was horrified to find pieces of tobacco wrapped in a small paper. The prasadam is supposed to be sacred, and to find such contamination is heartbreaking," she said. The development, if true, adds to the recent revelations and raises serious questions on the integrity of the temple board, under whose nose, adulterated products have found their way into the offerings - revered by the millions of devotees visiting the holy site. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the below media It's really heartbreaking to see the affairs of Tirumala Tirupati Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple 💔 Amber (Tobacco/Gutka) cover is found in Tirumala Laddu Prasada of a devotee Recently a few friends of mine who had travelled to the temple for darshan have found cigarette buds… pic.twitter.com/Lobqh8S3U9 — Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) September 23, 2024 × Watch | Tirupati Laddu Row: New vendor appointed, promises of purity Purification ritual The incident came to light after a purification ritual was carried out in the temple as reports claimed that prasadam prepared in the kitchen was adulterated with animal fats, including beef tallows. The ritual called the Mahashanti Yagam was performed in strict accordance with the shastras (manual with rules) on Monday (Sep 23) early morning. Executive officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Shamala Rao, along with other officials and priests, participated in the purification ritual. Also read | Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to undergo 11-day penance after Tirupati 'laddoo' row The controversy erupted after Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu last week alleged that his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government allowed the use of substandard ingredients in the preparation of laddoos. A lab report from Gujarat’s NDDB CALF lab confirmed the presence of lard, beef tallow and fish oil in ghee samples. (With inputs from agencies)

Tirupati prasadam row: Devotee claims tobacco found in laddoo after animal fat - Watch

Tollywood star and Andhra Pradesh&nbsp;Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan will undergo 11-day ritualistic penance after reports emerged that the 'prasdam' (offering) at Sri Venkateswara Temple was adulterated with 'animal fats'.&nbsp;

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kalyan called the incident a "stain on the Hindu race", adding that those practising the faith needed to atone for the injustice done to Lord Balaji.&nbsp;

"Tirumala Laddu Prasadam, which is considered to be sacred,&nbsp;has become impure as a result of the depraved tendencies of the past rulers. Contaminated with animal remains. Only open minds can succumb to such sin. Not being able to detect this sin in the beginning is a stain on the Hindu race," said Kalyan.&nbsp;

"Everyone who believes in Sanatana Dharma should atone for this terrible injustice done to Balaji, the god of Kaliyuga," he added.

The atonement period will start&nbsp;on Sunday (Sep 22),&nbsp;with Kalyan visiting&nbsp;Sri Dashavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Nambur. After the 11-day period, Kalyan&nbsp;will visit Tirupati and beg the god to 'wash away' his sins.&nbsp;

"The moment I came to know that the laddu prasadam contained animal remains, my mind was broken. Feeling guilty. As I am fighting for the welfare of the people, it hurts me that such trouble did not come to my attention in the beginning," said Kalyan.&nbsp;

The Janasena Party chief said he was pained that even the board members at Tirupati were unable to report about the adulterations being done to the 'laddoos', offered to millions of devotees who throng to the temple.&nbsp;

"Only those who have no faith in God and no fear of sin indulge in such crimes. My pain is that even the board members and employees who are a part of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam system are not able to find out the mistakes there, even if they find out, they don't talk about it."

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అమృతతుల్యంగా... పరమ పవిత్రంగా భావించే తిరుమల లడ్డు ప్రసాదం- గత పాలకులు వికృత పోకడల ఫలితంగా అపవిత్రమైంది. జంతు అవశేషాలతో మాలిన్యమైంది. విశృంఖల మనస్కులే ఇటువంటి పాపానికి ఒడిగట్టగలరు. ఈ పాపాన్ని ఆదిలోనే పసిగట్టలేకపోవడం…
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<h2>What is the 'laddoo' controversy?</h2>

The controversy erupted after CM Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday (Sep 18) alleged that his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government allowed the use of substandard ingredients in the preparation of laddus, which included animal fat and fish oil.

On Thursday (Sep 19), a lab report from&nbsp;Gujarat’s NDDB CALF lab confirmed the presence of lard, beef tallow and fish oil in ghee samples. The report, dated July 16, 2024, was presented by TDP spokesperson Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy in a press conference.

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"The lab reports of samples that were sent for testing to the National Dairy Development Board in Gujarat certify that beef tallow and animal fat, lard, and fish oil were used in the preparation of ghee that was supplied to Tirumala and also the S value is only 19.7," Reddy said in a press conference.&nbsp;

The uproar has led to&nbsp;Indian Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi calling for a detailed probe into the allegations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Tollywood star and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan will undergo 11-day ritualistic penance after reports emerged that the 'prasdam' (offering) at Sri Venkateswara Temple was adulterated with 'animal fats'.

Tollywood star and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan will undergo 11-day ritualistic penance after reports emerged that the 'prasdam' (offering) at Sri Venkateswara Temple was adulterated with 'animal fats'. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kalyan called the incident a "stain on the Hindu race", adding that those practising the faith needed to atone for the injustice done to Lord Balaji. "Tirumala Laddu Prasadam, which is considered to be sacred, has become impure as a result of the depraved tendencies of the past rulers. Contaminated with animal remains. Only open minds can succumb to such sin. Not being able to detect this sin in the beginning is a stain on the Hindu race," said Kalyan. "Everyone who believes in Sanatana Dharma should atone for this terrible injustice done to Balaji, the god of Kaliyuga," he added. The atonement period will start on Sunday (Sep 22), with Kalyan visiting Sri Dashavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Nambur. After the 11-day period, Kalyan will visit Tirupati and beg the god to 'wash away' his sins. "The moment I came to know that the laddu prasadam contained animal remains, my mind was broken. Feeling guilty. As I am fighting for the welfare of the people, it hurts me that such trouble did not come to my attention in the beginning," said Kalyan. The Janasena Party chief said he was pained that even the board members at Tirupati were unable to report about the adulterations being done to the 'laddoos', offered to millions of devotees who throng to the temple. "Only those who have no faith in God and no fear of sin indulge in such crimes. My pain is that even the board members and employees who are a part of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam system are not able to find out the mistakes there, even if they find out, they don't talk about it." ఏడుకొండలవాడా..! క్షమించు •11 రోజులపాటు ప్రాయశ్చిత్త దీక్ష అమృతతుల్యంగా... పరమ పవిత్రంగా భావించే తిరుమల లడ్డు ప్రసాదం- గత పాలకులు వికృత పోకడల ఫలితంగా అపవిత్రమైంది. జంతు అవశేషాలతో మాలిన్యమైంది. విశృంఖల మనస్కులే ఇటువంటి పాపానికి ఒడిగట్టగలరు. ఈ పాపాన్ని ఆదిలోనే పసిగట్టలేకపోవడం… — Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) September 21, 2024 × Watch | Tirupati Laddu Row: New vendor appointed, promises of purity × What is the 'laddoo' controversy? The controversy erupted after CM Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday (Sep 18) alleged that his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government allowed the use of substandard ingredients in the preparation of laddus, which included animal fat and fish oil. On Thursday (Sep 19), a lab report from Gujarat’s NDDB CALF lab confirmed the presence of lard, beef tallow and fish oil in ghee samples. The report, dated July 16, 2024, was presented by TDP spokesperson Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy in a press conference. Also read | Indian minister calls for detailed probe into Andhra CM Naidu's allegation "The lab reports of samples that were sent for testing to the National Dairy Development Board in Gujarat certify that beef tallow and animal fat, lard, and fish oil were used in the preparation of ghee that was supplied to Tirumala and also the S value is only 19.7," Reddy said in a press conference. The uproar has led to Indian Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi calling for a detailed probe into the allegations. (With inputs from agencies)

Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to undergo 11-day penance after Tirupati 'laddoo' row

Amid the Tirupati laddoo row in Andhra Pradesh, Amul filed a complaint with Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station on Saturday (Sep 21)&nbsp;after false reports on social media platform X claimed that the ghee used in the Tirupati temple's laddoos was supplied by the Indian dairy brand.&nbsp;

The complaint alleged that the misinformation was spread to damage Amul's reputation.&nbsp;

This comes after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu made startling claims about how the laddoos were adulterated with animal fat, when YSR Congress Party's Jagan Mohan Reddy was the CM of the Indian state.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-test-results-confirm-animal-fat-used-in-making-tirupati-laddoos-760139">Also read:&nbsp;India: Private lab test report confirms use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddoos</a>

According to Amul's complaint, certain individuals posted misleading information on social media with the motive of defaming Amul. The social media posts alleged that the 'ghee' used in Tirupati 'prasadam' was supplied by the company.&nbsp;

However, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the 'Amul' brand, denied the accusations.&nbsp;

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GCMMF took to&nbsp;X and said, "We also wish to clarify that Amul ghee is made from milk at our state-of-the-art production facilities which are ISO-certified. Amul ghee is made from high-quality pure milk fat. This post is being issued to stop this misinformation campaign against Amul."

The accused were charged under sections 336 (4) and 196 (1) (a) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act.

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The managing director of the federation Jayen Mehta said that the misinformation harms 3.6 million&nbsp;dairy farmer families dependent on Amul, adding, "We never supplied the ghee to the temple. We have lodged an FIR to stop this misinformation."

The MD of the federation, which owns the Amul brand said that they have&nbsp;"never supplied its product to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)."

"Amul products are of top quality and pass through stringent quality checks. We urge people to stay away from such kind of disinformation," he added.&nbsp;

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Amid the Tirupati laddoo row in Andhra Pradesh, Amul filed a complaint with Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station on Saturday (Sep 21) after false reports on social media platform X claimed that the ghee used in the Tirupati temple's laddoos was supplied by the Indian dairy brand.

Amid the Tirupati laddoo row in Andhra Pradesh, Amul filed a complaint with Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station on Saturday (Sep 21) after false reports on social media platform X claimed that the ghee used in the Tirupati temple's laddoos was supplied by the Indian dairy brand. The complaint alleged that the misinformation was spread to damage Amul's reputation. This comes after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu made startling claims about how the laddoos were adulterated with animal fat, when YSR Congress Party's Jagan Mohan Reddy was the CM of the Indian state. Also read: India: Private lab test report confirms use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddoos According to Amul's complaint, certain individuals posted misleading information on social media with the motive of defaming Amul. The social media posts alleged that the 'ghee' used in Tirupati 'prasadam' was supplied by the company. However, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the 'Amul' brand, denied the accusations. Issued in Public Interest by Amul pic.twitter.com/j7uobwDtJI — Amul.coop (@Amul_Coop) September 20, 2024 × GCMMF took to X and said, "We also wish to clarify that Amul ghee is made from milk at our state-of-the-art production facilities which are ISO-certified. Amul ghee is made from high-quality pure milk fat. This post is being issued to stop this misinformation campaign against Amul." The accused were charged under sections 336 (4) and 196 (1) (a) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Watch | Tirupati Laddu Row: Report Finds Adulteration in Sample, Doesn't Confirm Animal Fat × The managing director of the federation Jayen Mehta said that the misinformation harms 3.6 million dairy farmer families dependent on Amul, adding, "We never supplied the ghee to the temple. We have lodged an FIR to stop this misinformation." The MD of the federation, which owns the Amul brand said that they have "never supplied its product to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)." "Amul products are of top quality and pass through stringent quality checks. We urge people to stay away from such kind of disinformation," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Tirupati laddoo row: Amul files complaint against X users for claiming that it supplied ghee to temple

Located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati Balaji Temple also referred to as Sri Venkateswara Temple, is one of the oldest and most revered temples in India. Each day, it attracts many devotees who come to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara. The generous offerings from these visitors showcase their deep faith and commitment.

Here are some heartwarming facts about this beloved temple:

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	Beautiful architecture 
	The temple showcases stunning Dravidian architecture, with detailed carvings and tall entrance towers called gopurams.
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	Self-manifested statue 
	Inside the temple, there is a self-manifested statue of Lord Sri Venkateswara, made from black stone. The deity, known as Balaji, Srinivasa, or Govinda, holds a conch (Shankha) &nbsp;and a discus (chakra), with hands in blessing positions.
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	Five deities in Garbha Griha 
	The Garbha Griha of the temple features five deities in accordance with the Vaikhanasa Agama tradition. The primary deity, Srinivasa Moola Murthy, is central to daily rituals. Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy, a replica of the Moola Murthy, receives offerings and is placed in a golden cradle for most of the year. Ugra Srinivasa Murthy is taken out in procession on auspicious occasions, while Koluvu Srinivasa Murthy oversees the temple's finances from the Tirumamani Mandapam. Malayappa Swamy, a naturally formed idol, participates in processions during special festivals.
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	Famous laddu prasadam 
	The Tirupati laddu is offered to devotees after their prayers. This practice started in 1715. The laddu is made in the temple kitchen, where about 650 cooks work.
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	The construction of Tirupati Balaji Temple began around 300 AD, with many rulers contributing to its development. In the mid-18th century, a Maratha General named Raghoji I Bhonsale set up a committee to manage the temple.
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	In 2009, the laddu received a Geographical Indication tag, which means only the temple can make it, preventing others from producing or selling it.&nbsp;
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Located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati Balaji Temple also referred to as Sri Venkateswara Temple, is one of the oldest and most revered temples in India. Each day, it attracts many devotees who come to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara.

Located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati Balaji Temple also referred to as Sri Venkateswara Temple, is one of the oldest and most revered temples in India. Each day, it attracts many devotees who come to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara. The generous offerings from these visitors showcase their deep faith and commitment. Here are some heartwarming facts about this beloved temple: Also read | Tirupati Prasadam row: Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy says lab report false, blames Naidu for playing faith politics Beautiful architecture The temple showcases stunning Dravidian architecture, with detailed carvings and tall entrance towers called gopurams. Self-manifested statue Inside the temple, there is a self-manifested statue of Lord Sri Venkateswara, made from black stone. The deity, known as Balaji, Srinivasa, or Govinda, holds a conch (Shankha) and a discus (chakra), with hands in blessing positions. Five deities in Garbha Griha The Garbha Griha of the temple features five deities in accordance with the Vaikhanasa Agama tradition. The primary deity, Srinivasa Moola Murthy, is central to daily rituals. Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy, a replica of the Moola Murthy, receives offerings and is placed in a golden cradle for most of the year. Ugra Srinivasa Murthy is taken out in procession on auspicious occasions, while Koluvu Srinivasa Murthy oversees the temple's finances from the Tirumamani Mandapam. Malayappa Swamy, a naturally formed idol, participates in processions during special festivals. Famous laddu prasadam The Tirupati laddu is offered to devotees after their prayers. This practice started in 1715. The laddu is made in the temple kitchen, where about 650 cooks work. Also read | British scientists preserve human genome on 5D memory crystal which can last for millions of years Temple History The construction of Tirupati Balaji Temple began around 300 AD, with many rulers contributing to its development. In the mid-18th century, a Maratha General named Raghoji I Bhonsale set up a committee to manage the temple. Special recognition In 2009, the laddu received a Geographical Indication tag, which means only the temple can make it, preventing others from producing or selling it. (With inputs from agencies)

Interesting facts about Tirumala Venkateswara Temple you need to know

The ruling Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh claimed that laboratory reports have detected adulterated oil containing “beef tallow” in the ghee used for making the world-renowned Tirupati temple's 'Laddu Prasadam'.

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A big controversy has erupted over a report on the quality of the Holy offering at the world renowned Tirupati Temple. A political war of words triggered after the state's ruling TDP accused the previous YSR Congress government of using animal fat in the temples 'Laddu Prasadam.'

Tirupati Laddu Controversy: Chandrababu Naidu Alleges Animal Fat in Tirupati's 'Laddu Prasadam'

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