The recent reports of adulteration in Tirupati Prasad have upset members of the community. Mumbaikars give their take on the controversy
Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati/ File Photo
The Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India, sees devotees from across the world. Its famous prasad, the Tirupati laddu, is distributed not only to the devotees who visit the temple but also to those who cannot make it to the religious structure, via online services. The recent reports of adulteration and discovery of beef talon, fish oil and lard have upset members of the Hindu community, particularly those from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana who have been devotees of Lord Venkateshwara since childhood.