While it remains unknown who introduced the laddu in the temple, records show the prevalence of it from as early as 1790 AD

Tirupati: Amid the ongoing Tirupati Laddu Controversy, TTD has announced ‘shanti homam’ at the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, to ward off evil effects. TTD Organises ‘Shanti Homam’ at Tirumala Temple Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD) has announced a ‘shanti homam’ at the Tirumala Temple.

In response to concerns about the quality of ghee used in the preparation of Srivari Laddu Prasadam, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)

Stating that action would be taken against the guilty based on the SIT report, he vowed to purify Tirumala and restore its glory.

The TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) which is the temple trust of Tirupati, on Monday, organised a 'Maha Shanti Homam' amid the row that has erupted over the laddu prasad, ANI reported.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) plans to perform a 'Shanti Homam' at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on Monday to cleanse it after animal fat was f

In the wake of allegations that the revered 'prasadam' from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) in Andhra Pradesh contained animal fat, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has taken decisive steps to address the concerns by devotees.

This comes after Naidu and the TDP alleged that during the previous YSRCP government, ingredients such as beef tallow, lard, and fish oil were used in the preparation of Tirumala laddus.

Agama advisors and priests have suggested that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams should perform purificatory rituals at the temple kitchen and conduc

Naidu said that government will consult with leading Hinduism experts to determine the future course of action.

Devotees visited the Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple in Tirupati in the month of Purattasi, amid Laddu Prasadam row. Purattasi is of great importance as it is believed that Lord Venkateswara appeared on the earth in this month.