A report by a private laboratory has revealed that the samples of the ghee used in making Tirupati laddoos contained foreign fat, including palm oil, fish oil, beef tallow and lard (obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of a pig).

The controversy began when the supply of Nandini ghee, a key ingredient in the laddoos offered at the Sri Venkateswara temple, was halted last year. This action drew attention after the temple, which attracts thousands of devotees daily, experienced a change in the taste of its prasadam, the Srivari laddoo.

Controversy surrounds the Tirupati Laddoo as reports claim it was made with substandard ingredients and animal fat during the previous YSRCP governmen

A lab report has confirmed that the laddoos offered as prasad at Tirupati temple contain animal fats and fish oil

TDP leader cites lab report; comments come a day after his father and CM Chandrababu Naidu blamed previous YSRCP govt for adulteration. Jagan’s party calls claims malicious

The Tirupati laddu is distributed at the revered Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, which is run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila has demanded that Naidu be held accountable for his remarks. She urged him to set up a high-level inquiry if his allegations were genuine.

Andhra Pradesh CM's comments on animal fat in Tirumala temple offerings spark controversy, leading to political accusations and demands for investigation.