Updated On: 23 September, 2024 03:17 PM IST | Tirupati | mid-day online correspondent
The Government of Andhra Pradesh and TTD management approached us for a solution, and we recommended performing a ‘Shanti Homam’ for purification,” Chief Priest of the Tirupati Temple, Krishna Seshachala Swamy said

A priest performs the purification ritual `Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana`. Pic/PTI
A 'Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana' (ritualistic sanitisation) was on Monday held at the Tirumala temple.
For the past several days, reports are being circulated globally suggesting that the ghee used in the iconic laddus was not strictly vegetarian, raising questions about the integrity of offerings at the revered temple. In light of the controversy, the Chief Priest of the Tirupati Temple, Krishna Seshachala Swamy told the PTI.