The controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in the renowned Tirupati laddus reached the Supreme Court on Friday (20 September), with a lawyer filing a petition expressing concerns over Hindus' religious rights.

The presence of lard (clarified pig fat), tallow (beef fat) and fish oil in Tirupati's famous laddus according to a laboratory analysis has resulted i

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President Y. S. Sharmila has urged the Centre to order an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged presence of animal fat in ghee

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde criticizes the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati Prasadam, calling it a shameful act. Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh is also appalled by the findings, which have been denied by YSRCP leader YV Subbareddy,

In September 2024, controversy erupted when Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in the Tirupati laddoo, traditionally made with cow’s ghee. Lab tests reportedly confirmed this,

Tirupati: The allegation by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu that the previous YSRCP government used animal fat in the preparation of famous laddu prasadam of Lord Venkateswara has triggered

According to India Today, A recent lab report has confirmed that the laddoos offered as prasad to devotees at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh contain animal fats and fish oil. This revelation came after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu claimed animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous YSRCP government, sparking a political uproar. The TDP backed the claim with a lab report, while YSRCP leaders called the allegations heinous and politically motivated.

In the plea, the petitioner said the alleged presence of animal fat in the laddu is symptomatic of larger systemic issues in temple administration and has called for the sanctity of Hindu religious practices to be protected.