According to a TTD executive officer, followers can now set aside their fears and misconceptions.
In response to concerns regarding the purity of the ghee used to prepare the laddoo prasadam, officials at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati have reassured devotees.
These explanations are in response to claims made by the Tamil Nadu supplier, A R Dairy Food Private Limited, that the ghee that was previously in use had been tampered with with animal fat. The company vehemently refutes these claims.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) carried out purification rites throughout the temple, including the areas where ingredients and ghee are kept, in an attempt to restore faith and sanctity. The temple’s chief priests Monday conducted the rituals from 6 am to 10 am.
“We are now using mainly Nandini brand ghee, which has restored the quality, taste, and aroma of the offerings,” a TTD official was quoted as saying by The Times of India. Since August 25, seven tankers, each containing about 13,000 liters of Nandini brand ghee, have arrived at Tirumala, according to officials.
In an effort to restore faith and sanctity, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) performed purification rituals around the temple, including areas where ingredients and ghee are stored. The temple’s chief priests Monday conducted the rituals from 6 am to 10 am.
A TTD official was quoted by The Times of India: “We are now using mainly Nandini brand ghee, which has restored the quality, taste, and aroma of the offerings.” According to officials, seven tankers each carrying approximately 13,000 litres of Nandini brand ghee have arrived at Tirumala since August 25.
A TTD executive officer said that the devotees can put aside their apprehensions and misconceptions now.
