Karnataka Orders Testing of Temple Prasada, Mandates Nandini Ghee Amid Tirupati Laddu Controversy

Amid controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in prasada at Andhra Pradesh’s Tirumala temple, Karnataka’s Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced on Friday that prasada from major temples across the state will undergo testing. He also stated that only Nandini ghee, supplied by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), will be used in preparing prasada at these temples.

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Karnataka Mandates Use of Nandini Ghee

“A circular will be issued today or tomorrow to all major temples in Karnataka mandating the use of only KMF’s Nandini ghee in prasada. We will also test the prasada given at these temples,” Redday said.

This announcement by the Karnataka government comes two days after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claimed that substandard ingredients, including animal fat, were used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, a sweet offered at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, during the previous Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) government.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Accuses TDP

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

Reddy stated, “The tender process is conducted every six months, with the qualification criteria remaining unchanged for decades. Suppliers are required to submit an NABL certificate and a product quality certificate. TTD collects ghee samples, and only certified products are accepted. The TDP is turning religious issues into political ones. During our administration, we have rejected products 18 times.”

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday spoke to CM Naidu and sought a full report on the issue, adding that the Centre would examine the matter and take suitable action.

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