India’s leading dairy brand, Amul, has issued a clarifying statement regarding its supply of ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)

The alleged discovery of beef tallow in Tirumala laddu ghee samples has sparked a major controversy, raising concerns over the use of animal fat in the prasad.

Controversy erupts over Tirumala laddus containing alleged animal fats; Andhra CM blames predecessor, prompting federal investigation and public outrage.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Pragyananand Saraswati Maharaj on Friday demanded severe punishment for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and that the former Andhra CM be handed over to the public for insulting the beliefs of Hindus and assaulting the Sanatan Dharma.

According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant

Amul's statement comes amid allegations from the TDP regarding the use of “animal fat” in Tirupati laddus during the previous YSRCP government's tenure.

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee. Andhra Pradesh's chief minister accused the former YSR Congress Party government of using substandard ingredients.

Lawyers representing the YSRCP have requested a High Court investigation into claims made by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu about beef tallow in Tirumala Laddu prasadam. The controversy arose after the TDP displayed a lab report from Gujarat allegedly confirming the presence of animal fat in the prasadam.