The revered Tirupati Balaji Temple is embroiled in a major controversy as allegations surface claiming that the sacred laddus, served as prasadam, are adulterated with animal fat. These accusations have sparked outrage among devotees and led to a fierce political battle in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP Chief Jagan Reddy are trading barbs, while the Karnataka Milk Federation defends its ghee quality. This video delves into the unfolding controversy and its impact on faith and tradition.
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00:00What has happened is when Chandra Babu Naidu Ji has gone to the temple last month, he's
00:11ordered a detailed review of all processes.
00:15In adulteration of the Tirupati prasadam, this relates to the sentiment, the emotions
00:26and the faith of crores of people.
00:29It is adulterated with vegetable fats and another is it is adulterated with animal fats.
00:36It's really shocking to know that beef and other meat was used.
00:47The Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the most revered and visited pilgrimage sites in the
00:53world, is now at the centre of a major controversy.
00:59The laddus served as prasadam to millions of devotees have come under scrutiny, sparking
01:06outrage and political turmoil.
01:39These laddus are not just sweets, they are sacred offerings, deeply intertwined with
02:01the faith and devotion of millions.
02:05It all began with claims that the ghee used in the laddus was adulterated with animal
02:24fats, including beef tallow, lard and fish oil.
02:32These allegations made by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu have outraged devotees and
02:37ignited a political storm
02:59in Andhra Pradesh.
03:30Why is RCP chief Jagan Reddy has hit back, accusing Naidu of politicising religious matters.
03:54He alleges that the ruling Telugu Desam party is using these claims to divert attention
04:01from their governance issues.
04:03Reddy has called the allegations atrocious and an attempt to play with the sentiments
04:10of crores of devotees.
04:12The Karnataka Milk Federation, KMF, the original supplier of ghee, has also waked in.
04:19After losing the contract to a new supplier due to lower bids, KMF is now back, supplying
04:26ghee to the temple.
04:28They assert that their quality remains uncompromised and their ghee is trusted across South India
04:36and abroad.
04:38But the controversy goes beyond politics and business.
04:41For devotees, the laddus are sacred and any tampering with their preparations strikes
04:49at the heart of their faith.
04:51The outrage is palpable and the temple's reputation is at stake.
04:57As investigations continue, one thing is clear.
05:01The faith of millions cannot be taken lightly.
05:05The Tirupati laddus are more than just prasadam.
05:09They are a symbol of devotion, tradition and trust.
05:13How this controversy unfolds will be closely watched by devotees and the nation alike.