Disturbing Revelation: Lab Tests Confirms fish oil, beef tallow in Tirupati Laddu! Check report

In a startling development, recent lab test reports have uncovered the use of animal fats in the preparation of Tirupati laddu prasadam, a sacred offering at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. The Centre of Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food (CALF) lab, part of Gujarat’s National Dairy Development Board, has confirmed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were present in the ghee used to make the revered prasadam during the tenure of the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government.

The findings have ignited a firestorm of controversy and outrage. The CALF lab’s report indicates that the ghee used for the iconic laddu contained traces of animal fats, including beef tallow—a fat derived from cattle, fish oil, and lard, a semi-solid fat obtained from pigs. This revelation has led to severe criticisms and accusations of disrespecting religious sentiments.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu raised alarms on Wednesday, alleging that substandard ingredients were used to prepare the Tirupati laddu during the YSRCP administration. Naidu’s claims are supported by the lab’s findings, which have added a new dimension to the debate surrounding the quality of the prasadam distributed to millions of devotees visiting the temple.

The Tirupati laddu is not only a significant religious offering but also a symbol of devotion for the millions who visit the Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple each year. The use of animal fats in this sacred prasadam has sparked intense reactions from various quarters, with Naidu and his party members demanding accountability and a thorough investigation into the matter.

In response to the allegations, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has firmly rejected the claims, calling them politically motivated and misleading. The party asserts that no such compromise was made with the quality of prasadam during their tenure.

The controversy has also drawn reactions from other political figures and religious leaders. Swami Chakrapani Maharaj of the Akhil Bhartiya Hindu Mahasabha has called for a comprehensive investigation and suggested that those responsible should be held accountable.

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), previously mentioned in connection with this issue, clarified that they did not supply ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) during the period in question, further complicating the narrative.

The lab test revelations have put the spotlight back on the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the organization responsible for managing the temple and its offerings. With accusations of disrespecting religious practices now firmly on the table, the call for transparency and corrective measures is growing louder. The coming days may see further developments as investigations into the use of animal fats in the Tirupati laddu continue.