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.

Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana ritual is being conducted at Tirumala temple to address alleged desecrations during the YSRCP regime. The ritual, which began at 6 am and will last until 10 am, aims to restore the sanctity of the temple and its offerings,

Eight temple priests, guided by three Agama Shastra advisors, led the rituals for the Shanti Homam, which began at 5:40 am and concluded within two hours.

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

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu criticized the previous YSRCP government for altering ghee procurement procedures at Tirumala Tirupa

In response to recent allegations that the sacred 'prasadam' from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) in Andhra Pradesh contained animal fat, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has taken swift action to address the concerns of devotees.

In response to the ongoing ghee adulteration controversy at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a purification ritual for the templ

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

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.

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