AR Dairy, a Tamil Nadu-based supplier of ghee to the renowned Tirumala Tirupati temple, has strongly denied allegations of animal fat

In a recent statement Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, claimed that there was animal fat being used in making the laddus served as Prasadam at the temple. While there has been no lab report confirming this despite widespread media coverage and claims,

Traditionally, Andhra Pradesh chief ministers have gifted the laddu, along with idols and temple-branded shawls, to the Prime Minister and other dignitaries. Between 2019 and 2024, Reddy presented the laddus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visits to Delhi.

A controversy has emerged over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in Tirupati laddu preparation. The Telugu Desam Party claims a Gujarat lab confirmed the presence of beef tallow,

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the temple, asserted there was presence of 'Lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in the ghee, citing a lab report.

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.

The controversy over adulterated Tirupati temple laddus has intensified as the Centre seeks a report. Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy denie

Nearly one crore pieces get sold a month, fondly gifted and shared by devotees and politicians alike, Tirupati laddu is highly sought after in all circles.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has requested a detailed report on the controversy surrounding the Tirupati Temple laddus after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed that a lab found traces of beef tallow,