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Only Hindus should be employed at Tirumala Temple, says Andhra CM Naidu
The CM said that if individuals from other communities work at the temple, they will be relocated without hurting their sentiments.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 05:09 PM IST
Tirupati temple should be declared ‘no-fly’ zone to respect ‘sanctity’: TTD
TTD chairman urged the union minister Ram Mohan Naidu to intervene to protect the sanctity, cultural and spiritual heritage of the Tirumala Tirupati temple
Published on Mar 01, 2025 11:11 PM IST
Tirupati Laddu row: CBI finds ‘severe lapses’ in TTD's e-tendering process
The development comes after a CBI-led SIT arrested four diary chiefs and sent them to judicial remand in connection with the adulterated ghee use in Tirupati.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:32 AM IST
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Tirupati laddu row: CBI-led SIT arrests 4 in ghee adulteration probe
The four arrested persons include former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy, and one official each from Vaishnavi Dairy and AR Dairy.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:57 AM IST
Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating ‘Hindu tradition’ policy
The employees have been removed from their current roles and banned from participating in any Hindu religious events or duties at TTD
Published on Feb 05, 2025 10:02 PM IST
Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu says 'officials failed', orders probe; DSP suspended
The stampede occurred at Bairagi Patteda near MGM School in Tirupati as hundreds of people jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at the temple
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 06:58 PM IST
Tirupati stampede survivors recall horror: ‘Thought all of us were dead’
At least six people were killed and nearly 40 injured after a stampede broke out near Tirupati's Vishnu Nivasam on January 8.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 03:36 PM IST
Woman dies in Tirupati stampede, husband finds out from viral video
Shanthi was among the six people who died in the stampede at Tirupati on Wednesday. Her husband Venkatesh found out about her death from a viral video.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 11:57 AM IST
3 dead, several injured as ambulance hits pilgrims walking to Tirupati temple
The accident occurred near Narasingapuram when an ambulance lost control and hit a group of devotees walking to Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 03:03 PM IST
Man held for forging documents to get VIP passes for Tirupati
A 30-year-old man has been arrested for forging official documents with fake letterheads of home minister G Parameshwara to secure VIP passes for Tirupati temple
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 08:16 AM 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.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 10:19 AM IST
Owaisi on TTD chief's 'only Hindu staff' remark: ‘But PM Modi wants…’
The newly-designated chairman of TTD Board B R Naidu on October 31 had said said that all persons who work at the temple's premises should be Hindus.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:42 PM IST
‘Only Hindus should work at Tirumala’: New temple chairman calls it his priority
Tirumala temple was rocked by chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's allegations that ghee contaminated with animal fat was used to prepare Laddu prasadam.
Published on Oct 31, 2024 06:08 PM 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
Published on Oct 06, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Tirupati laddu row: Supreme Court orders fresh investigation, forms 5-member SIT
Tirupati laddu row: The Supreme Court, hearing the matter, said the SIT will consist of officers of the CBI, Andhra Pradesh Police and the FSSAI.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 12:45 PM IST
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Tirupati laddu row: Key Supreme Court hearing on independent probe plea today
Tirupati laddu row: Supreme Court said it would consider moving the probe into claims of animal fat used for laddus at Tirupati Temple to an independent agency.
Published on Oct 04, 2024 09:41 AM IST
Pawan Kalyan reaches Tirupati temple on foot as penance amid laddu row
Pawan Kalyan is on an 11-day penance over alleged adulteration of laddus at Tirupati temple, claiming it reflects broader issues in Hinduism.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 11:09 AM 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
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:18 PM IST
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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.
Published on Sep 27, 2024 12:47 PM IST
Tirupati Laddu row: Ram Temple chief priest calls for ban on outsourced ‘prasad’
Ram temple chief priest urged all temples nationwide to ensure that ‘prasad’ for the deities is prepared under the supervision of temple priests.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Amid Tirupati laddu row, Prayagraj temples' latest move to maintain ‘purity’
Prominent temples which have enforced these restrictions include Alop Shankari Devi, Bade Hanuman temple, Mankameshwar temple and Lalita Devi temple & others.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 03:50 PM IST
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Published on Sep 25, 2024 09:05 AM IST
‘Beef tallow’ in Tirupati laddu row: 14 lakh prasad sold in 4 days, says report
Each day, over 3 lakh laddus are made at the Tirupati temple, with pilgrims purchasing them in large quantities, often as gifts for family and friends.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 03:38 PM IST
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Tirupati laddu row: Purification ritual held, devotees assured sanctity restored
Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator issues notice to ghee supplier; purification ritual at temple; more PILs filed
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Tirupati Laddu row: Tirumala temple ‘sanitised’ amid animal fat controversy
Tirupati Laddu row: The four-hour Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana was carried out from 6 am to 10 am at the Tirumala temple
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 03:00 PM IST
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.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:45 AM IST
Tirupati Laddus row: Karnataka Milk Federation installs GPS to track ghee supply
The dairy cooperative, Karnataka Milk Federation, resumed supplying Nandini Ghee to TTD a month ago after being awarded the tender by the temple trust.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:28 PM IST
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Tirupati Laddus row: Andhra temples to undergo ‘cleansing soon,’ says CM Naidu
Tirupati Laddu row: Naidu said that government will consult with leading Hinduism experts to determine the future course of action.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 04:58 PM IST
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Tirupati laddu row explained: Did bid for lower price lead to ‘adulteration’?
TTD claimed that supplier had taken advantage of bid for lower prices. Earlier, KMF had opted out citing unviability to supply ghee at lower prices.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 02:27 PM 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.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 10:11 AM IST