Srivari Laddu Ghee Adulteration Confirmed: Purification Rituals in Sri Sathya Sai District

• Supreme Court-appointed CBI SIT confirmed adulterated ghee used in Tirumala Srivari Laddu prasadam from 2019-2024.
• Devotees' sentiments are deeply hurt by the revelation of adulteration in the sacred prasadam.
• Purification rituals and special pujas were conducted in temples across Sri Sathya Sai district to condemn the incident.
• TDP leaders alleged a Rs. 250 crore scam, claiming 20 crore Laddus were made with 60 lakh kg of adulterated ghee during the previous Jagan government's tenure.
• Reports from CALF lab (NDDB, Gujarat) indicated traces of various oils, including fish oil, beef fat, and pork fat, in the ghee samples.

Why It Matters: Adulterated ghee in Tirumala Srivari Laddu confirmed, sparking outrage and purification rituals.