The controversy over the 'prasadam' erupted after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu claimed on September 18 that under Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's government, animal fat and substandard ingredients were used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has begun an 11-day penance at Sri Dasavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple. He is fasting to seek forgiveness for the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has accused the previous government of altering the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board for political gain. He alleged that substandard ingredients,

Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday started 11 days 'Prayaschitta Diksha' at Sri Dasavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple, in Guntur as penance for the alleged use

The Andhra Pradesh government has accused the YSR Congress of responsibility for adulterating ghee in Tirupati laddus. Actor and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced he will undertake an 11-day penance at Sri Dasavatara Venkateswara Swamy temple to seek divine blessings and atone for alleged misdeeds during the previous government's tenure.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said that he will seek atonement for not being able to detect adulteration in laddu prasadam given at Tirumala Tirupati temple. For reparation for the "sin",

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday began his 11-day ‘Praschit Deeksha’ (penance) at a temple in Guntur district for alleged adulteration of animal fat in Tirupati laddu.

Mr. Kalyan said he was feeling guilty about it since the issue came to the fore and that like him, all those believing in Sanatana Dharma should pray to God to be forgiven. “I will have darshan at Tirumala after the Deeksha and ask for strength to cleanse myself of the sins committed during the YSRCP regime”,