Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders CID and ACB Investigation Into Tirupati Temple Donation Theft Case
Dec 11, 2025 01:35 pm CST
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed both the Criminal Investigation Department and Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams donation theft case, involving stolen funds, suspicious death of a complainant, and questionable property settlements worth Rs 40 crore through Lok Adalat.
SIT Expands Investigation: 11 More Officials Named in Tirupati Temple Laddu Adulteration Scandal
Nov 29, 2025 11:54 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing the Tirupati laddu prasadam scandal has added 11 new names to its list of accused, including seven TTD employees. Investigations reveal that between 2019-2024, approximately 20 million laddus were made with adulterated ghee containing palm oil and chemical additives. Former procurement officials are implicated in knowingly approving contracts for counterfeit ghee supplies in exchange for commissions.
US-Based Indian Devotee Donates Rs 9 Crore for Major Renovation Project at Tirupati Temple
Nov 26, 2025 10:42 pm CST
An Indian-American devotee has donated Rs 9 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for renovating key buildings at the world's richest Hindu shrine. M Ramalinga Raju, who has family ties to former TTD chairmen, made this significant contribution on behalf of his daughter and son-in-law to improve facilities for millions of devotees visiting the sacred Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati.
Tirupati Temple Scandal: 20 Crore Sacred Laddoos Made With Adulterated Ghee Between 2019-2024
Nov 22, 2025 02:59 pm CST
An investigation has revealed that approximately 20 crore laddoos distributed as prasad at the revered Tirupati temple were prepared using adulterated ghee between 2019-2024. A CBI-led Special Investigation Team is probing the Rs 250 crore scandal involving Bhole Baba Dairy, which supplied 68 lakh kg of ghee contaminated with palm oil and toxic substances to one of India's most sacred temples.
Supreme Court Stays High Court Order in Tirupati Laddoo Investigation Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 03:21 pm CST
The Supreme Court has granted relief to the CBI by staying an Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that questioned the appointment of an investigator in the Tirupati laddoo adulteration case. The controversy involves allegations of adulterated ghee used in preparing prasadam at the famous temple, with the Court questioning why the SIT couldn't appoint a special officer for the investigation.