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Uttarakhand firm behind adulterated ghee: SIT

The ghee which was found to be adulterated with animal fat and supplied to Tirumala temple for making of sacred “laddu prasadam” last year was supplied by Uttarakhand-based firm

Tirupati additional superintendent of police J Venkat Rao, who is also the investigating officer of the SIT, said in the report that Bhole Baba Dairy had supplied ghee to TTD at the rate of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>291 (ANI)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:18 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

TTD initiates action against 18 Christian employees

The order barred the 18 employees from attending all religious and spiritual events organised by the board.

TTD initiates action against 18 Christian employees
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:40 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

ISRO chief prays at Tirumala temple with his team ahead of landmark 100th launch

ISRO chief Dr Narayanan was accompanied by a team of ISRO scientists and placed a model of the rocket at the deity’s feet

ISRO is set to make history as it prepares for its 100th launch at Sriharikota tomorrow.(@isro)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 04:53 PM IST

Nitish Kumar Reddy climbs stairs of Tirupati temple on his knees; video viral

In the viral video, Nitish Kumar Reddy was seen climbing the stairs of Tirupati temple on his knees, using his hands to pull through his body.

Nitish Kumar Reddy climbs stairs of Tirupati temple on his knees
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 01:00 PM IST

TTD repairs finger of Lord Rama idol believed to be 1,000 years old

According to the temple body, one of the fingers of the idol's left hand suffered a minor fracture in 2021.

People throng the Tirumala Tirupati temple to worship Lord Venkateshwara.(File)
Published on Nov 23, 2024 02:36 PM IST
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Pawan Kalyan starts Sanatana Dharma protection wing in Janasena party

Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh's deputy CM and Janasena Party chief, announced Narasimha Varahi Brigade to protect Sanatana Dharma amidst recent controversies.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who undertook a purification ritual amid the Tirupati laddu controversy, walks to Tirumala temple via the Alipiri stairway, in Tirupati district on Oct 1.(PTI)
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 10:19 AM IST

Tirupati laddu row: Temple authorities deny devotees' claim of insects in prasad

The claims of insects in the Tirupati temple offerings have emerged amid weeks of outrage about the alleged presence of animal fat in their infamous laddu

 The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) have dismissed claims by devotees that insects were found in the prasad (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Oct 06, 2024 11:33 AM IST

As laddu row continues, Naidu holds review meeting with TTD

The Vakula Matha kitchen is meant for preparation of free meals, provided to as many as 1.25 lakh devotees. The kitchen has the capacity to prepare food for 18,000 people in just half-an-hour.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates the Vakulaa Matha centralised kitchen in Tirumala Tirupati on Saturday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 06:26 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Tirupati laddu: A centuries-old tradition in the eye of the storm

The trust which manages the affairs of the Tirupati temple, has said it has received several complaints over the poor quality of “laddu” in the last few years.

Hindu devotees visiting the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temple. (AFP)
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 07:25 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Evening brief: Jagan Reddy cancels Tirumala temple visit; and more

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Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy. (ANI Photo)
Published on Sep 27, 2024 06:22 PM IST

Jagan Reddy cancels Tirumala temple visit amid Laddus row

Tirupati Laddu row: Jagan Reddy claimed that the notices threatened to take legal action against any YSRCP member found participating in the Tirumala events

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:18 PM IST

Tirupati laddu row: Jagan Reddy likely to be issued notice ahead of temple visit

Andhra Pradesh government has issued a notice to several leaders of the YSRCP to not defy prohibitory orders ahead of Jagan Reddy's Tirupati temple visit.

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy is likely to be issued a notice by the police to not defy prohibitory orders ahead of his visit to the Tirupati temple(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 27, 2024 12:47 PM IST

Tirupati row: BJP says Jagan Reddy must declare faith before entering temple

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has claimed citing reports that animal fats were being used in the preparation of Tirupati Laddus during Reddy's rule.

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and YSRCP president, Jagan Mohan Reddy. (ANI file photo)
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 04:43 PM IST

2 PILs seek SC panel to probe laddu row

The Supreme Court on Monday admitted two separate PILs seeking investigation by a court-monitored committee into the alleged adulteration of ghee for the preparation of the prasad

A priest performs the purification ritual 'Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana' to undo the alleged desecrations that occurred at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple during YSRCP government, at Tirumala in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:20 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Tirupati row: CM Naidu attacks Jagan, orders Santhi Homam Panchagavya Prokshana

Tirupati Laddu row: Chandrababu Naidu accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of appointing people close to him as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board members.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu with Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), J. Shyamala Rao.(PTI file photo)
Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:45 AM IST

Tirupati Laddu ghee supplier's defense: ‘Fish oil expensive’

Tirumala Laddu row: A day after the TTD initiated legal action against the firm, the employee refuted the allegation that fish oil was used to prepare ghee.

The office of AR Dairy Food Private Limited, that supplied ghee to Tirupati Lord Balaji temple (PTI Photo)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 10:11 AM IST

Tirupati Laddus row: TTD to set up in-house adulteration testing machine soon

Tirupati Laddus row: Earlier on Friday, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reassured that the sanctity of the sacred offering has been restored.

The Tirupati laddu is made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara temple.(X)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 04:07 PM IST
By | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Tirupati laddu row: Temple trust calms concerns over ‘beef tallow’ in prasadam

‘Animal fat’ in laddu row: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said sanctity of famous Tirupati ‘laddu prasadam’ has been restored.

The Tirupati laddu is made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara temple.(X)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:48 PM IST

Amid Tirupati laddu controversy, Karnataka mandates testing of temple prasad

Reacting to the Tirupati laddu issue, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that the TDP is "politicising religious matters."

This announcement by the Karnataka government comes two days after AP CM Chandrababu Naidu claimed that substandard ingredients, including animal fat, were used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus.(X)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 10:31 AM IST
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Tirupati laddus row: Giriraj Singh says perpetrators ‘should be hanged’

Giriraj Singh called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe to uncover why the adulterated ghee was used to prepare Tirupati laddus.

Union minister Giriraj Singh(ANI)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:37 PM IST

Tirupati laddu row: Pawan Kalyan calls for ‘Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board’

Tirupati laddu row: Andhra Pradesh's deputy CM Pawan Kalyan said that stringent action needs to be taken to prevent such incidents from taking place.

Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has asked for a ‘Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board’ (PTI)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:03 PM IST

N Chandrababu Naidu claims Jagan government used animal fat in Tirupati laddu

The Tirupati Laddu is distributed at the revered Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, which is run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu(PTI file photo)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 11:33 AM IST

8 from Bengaluru dead, 30 injured in Chittoor-Bengaluru highway crash: Report

A head-on collision involving an APSRTC bus and two lorries on the Moghili Ghat section of the Chittoor-Bengaluru National Highway resulted in eight deaths.

 The crash, involving pilgrims returning from Tirumala, caused significant traffic disruptions and a large emergency response. (For Representation)
Published on Sep 14, 2024 12:30 PM IST

Fifth leopard caught near Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh

The movement of leopards close to the walkway of Alipiri in the last few weeks triggered panic among pilgrims who trek the hills.

The wild cat was trapped in a cage placed in the woods near Lord Narasimha Swamy temple at seventh mile along the trekking route to Tirumala. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 04:51 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Tirupati temple to launch facial recognition system for darshan from March 1

The project is expected to start on an experimental basis.

 Devotees take part in the golden chariot procession of the Lord Venkateswara temple on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadasi, at Tirumala in Tirupati. (File/PTI)
Published on Feb 22, 2023 06:17 AM IST

Anant Ambani, fiancé Radhika Merchant offer prayers at Tirumala temple

The couple participated in various rituals like Archana Seva along with darshan at the holy shrine.

Anant Ambani, fiancé Radhika Merchant offer prayers at Tirumala temple.(Twitter)
Published on Jan 27, 2023 02:00 PM IST

Janhvi Kapoor seeks blessings at Tirumala temple with friends. Watch

Janhvi Kapoor and her friends visited the Tirumala temple, in Andhra Pradesh. She reportedly offered prayers during the VIP darshan timings.

Janhvi Kapoor at Tirumala temple. (Tollywood Today)(Tollywood Today)
Published on Dec 01, 2022 09:16 PM IST

Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan apologise after violating rules at Tirupati temple

Newlyweds Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan have received legal notice for violating Tirupati temple rules as per the Chief Vigilance Security Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Desvasthanam Board Narasimha Kishore. They had visited the temple the next day after their wedding.

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan at Tirumala temple.
Published on Jun 12, 2022 10:06 AM IST

AIADMK member donates 3.16 cr, land worth 20 cr to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam

The AIADMK member had already donated ₹one crore to the TTD during Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival held in December.

R Kumaraguru on Saturday donated four acres of land at his home town Ulundurpettai to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.(HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 06, 2021 05:06 PM IST
By, Hyderabad

Tirupati, a containment zone, shut for 14 days; Tirumala temple stays open

District collector Bharat Gupta told reporters that the entire temple town of Tirupati had been declared as a containment zone for Covid-19.

Tirupati municipal commissioner PS Girisha clarified that the Road Transport Corporation had arranged buses from the RTC bus stand directly to Tirumala for the sake of pilgrims, who should not move anywhere in the town. (PTI File Photo)
Updated on Jul 21, 2020 09:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
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