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Sacred Scandal: How Tirupati Temple's Dual Controversies Shake Faith and Politics in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 26, 2025 12:23 pm CST
Tirumala Tirupati temple faces twin controversies involving adulterated ghee in sacred laddus and donation box theft, creating political turmoil between ruling TDP and opposition YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh. As investigations intensify, former officials face questioning while devotees grapple with religious implications.
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.