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Outrage Over Adulteration of Tirupati Laddus: Calls for Accountability Intensify

  • 21 Sep 2024 07:03 AM
  • Tirupati laddus, Ayodhya Ram Temple

The recent revelation regarding the adulteration of the sacred Tirupati laddus has ignited outrage among devotees and various community members alike. Reports indicating the inclusion of animal fat in the ghee used for making these revered sweets have particularly drawn the ire of the faithful.

Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, expressed his dismay over this troubling news. He highlighted that over three quintals of Tirupati laddus were sent to Ayodhya for a consecration ceremony earlier this year, raising significant concerns about the sanctity of these offerings. "If animal fat was mixed in the laddus, then it is unpardonable," he stated, calling for severe action against those responsible for this adulteration.

In response to the scandal, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan suggested the establishment of a 'Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board' in the state. This board would aim to safeguard the integrity of religious practices and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.

The incident has prompted discussions about the need for greater oversight in the preparation of religious offerings, with many demanding accountability to preserve the sanctity of sacred traditions.