andhra pradesh

The Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy temple in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, was vandalised by unknown miscreants, damaging its structure, idols, and shed. An investigation is ongoing.

Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan completed his Prpayashchit Deeksha in Tirumala today.

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu asked officials to provide him with real-time updates on the progress of the inquiry into the burning of Sri Ramalayam chariot.

Speaking to media, CM Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed that his government is committed to respect religious sentiments and vowed to take appropriate actions after consulting religious leaders.

"Prasadam distribution has been ongoing for more than 100 years. But under YSRCP's rule, TTD board was altered for political gain. The Sri Venkateswara Trust was established, leading to various scams. Worship protocols were changed, and over 300 temples were desecrated," Kalyan said.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan on Sunday started 11 days 'Prayaschitta Diksha' at Sri Dasavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple, in Guntur as penance for the alleged use of 'animal fat' in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam

Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a CBI inquiry into allegations that the previous YSRCP government used substandard ingredients and animal fat in making Tirupati laddus

Pawan Kalyan added that everyone should come together to put an end to the desecration of ‘Sanatana Dharma’ in any form.

The report indicated that the ghee contained traces of fish oil, beef tallow and lard served at Tirupati Temple.

Chandrababu Naidu claimed that the quality of Tirumala Laddu had become substandard during the previous dispensation, and termed it a sacrilege. YSR Congress, meanwhile, refuted the claim