Tirupati Laddu: 5 Facts About Sacred Prasadam at Tirumala Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh

The Tirupati laddu is in controversy after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu claimed that animal fat was used to make them during the YSRCP regime. The opposition has denied these claims. Here are some key facts about the laddu:

History

The practice of offering the Tirupati laddu to Lord Venkateswara dates back to 1715.

Sacred Offering

The Tirupati laddu is presented as an offering at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh and is distributed to devotees after their prayers.

Laddu Preparation

The laddu offered to Lord Sri Venkateswara is prepared in the temple kitchen, which employs around 650 cooks known as Potu Karmikulu.

Postal stamp

 In 2017, India Post released a postage stamp celebrating the Tirupati laddu as part of its cuisine series.

GI Tag

 In 2009, the laddu received a Geographical Indication tag, allowing only the temple to produce it, preventing others from making or selling it.