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A significant uproar has erupted over allegations of substandard ingredients and the use of animal fat in the preparation of laddus at the Tirupati Temple. This controversy has ignited strong reactions from religious leaders and devotees across prominent cities such as Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, leading to calls for a comprehensive reform in the preparation and distribution of temple 'prasad.'
In Ayodhya, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Satyendra Das, has called for a complete ban on prasad made by external agencies. He expressed deep concerns regarding the purity of ghee used in temple offerings, advocating that "all prasad should be prepared under the supervision of temple priests." Das emphasized that the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged adulteration of Tirupati Balaji's prasad points to a larger issue, calling for stringent inspections of the quality of oils and ghee used in offerings nationwide. He even suggested there might be an international conspiracy aimed at desecrating temples by introducing inappropriate substances into sacred offerings.
In Mathura, the Dharma Raksha Sangh announced plans to return to ancient methods of preparing prasadam, replacing commercially produced sweets with offerings made from natural ingredients like fruits and flowers. Saurabh Gaur, the national president of the Sangh, highlighted the need for significant reforms, stating, "A consensus had been reached among religious leaders and organizations to revert to traditional practices that ensure pure, Satvik Prasadam."
Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, several temples, including Alop Shankari Devi, Bade Hanuman, and Mankameshwar, have decided to prohibit devotees from bringing processed items and sweets as offerings. Shiv Murat Mishra, the chief priest of the Lalita Devi Temple, indicated that the temple management will only allow coconuts, fruits, and dry fruits until the investigation clarifies the purity of the sweets in question. Mahant Shridharanand Brahmachari Ji Maharaj of the Mankameshwar Temple echoed these sentiments, stressing that no outside sweets will be permitted until the investigation concludes.
Yamuna Puri Maharaj, chief patron of the Alop Shankari Devi Temple, reaffirmed this stance, stating that devotees will not be allowed to bring outside sweets or prasad. Mahant Balbir Giri Ji Maharaj, patron of the Bade Hanuman Temple, announced that once the construction of the temple corridor is completed, the temple management would take responsibility for preparing 'laddu-peda' prasad on-site.
The Mankameshwar Temple in Lucknow has also joined this movement by banning outside offerings, allowing only homemade prasad or fruits. The temple management is implementing measures to ensure the purity of prasad offered at the site, including plans for quality checks and the potential establishment of its own prasad production facilities.
The controversy gained further traction when Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged that substandard ingredients and animal fat were used in the preparation of laddus at the Tirupati Temple during the tenure of the previous government. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) swiftly countered these claims, accusing Naidu of making baseless allegations for political advantage. In response, a Special Investigation Team has been formed to delve into these serious accusations.
As this situation unfolds, it highlights the growing concern among devotees and temple authorities regarding the quality and purity of offerings, prompting a nationwide discussion about the practices surrounding temple prasad.
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