TTD Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao confirmed that the rituals took place at Yagasala from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. A group of temple priests performed the puja, followed by associated purification rituals.

A four-hour cleansing ritual was performed at the Tirumala temple on Monday (23 September) amid the controversy surrounding allegations of animal fat being used in Tirupati laddus when YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) was in power.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister earlier announced the formation of the SIT to probe into the alleged incident in which famous 'prasadam' contained 'animal fat'.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams held a 'shanti homam' at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple to address concerns about animal fat in ghee used for La

Shanti Homam began at Sri Venkateswara Temple after animal fat was found in ghee for Tirupati laddus. CM N. Chandrababu Naidu orders SIT probe into TTD irregularities.

According to an India Today report, eight temple priests, under the guidance of three Agama Shastra experts, conducted the Shanti Homam, which began at 5:40 am and lasted about two hours. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) organised a Maha Shanti Homam in the wake of Laddu Prasadam row.

Mankameshwar Temple bans outside prasad after Tirupati laddu ghee scandal, raising concerns about food adulteration and temple offerings.

Mahant Divyagiri issued an official notification requesting that devotees bring only homemade offerings or dry fruits for rituals inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum.

Tirupati: Amid the ongoing Tirupati Laddu Controversy, TTD has announced ‘shanti homam’ at the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, to ward off evil effects. TTD Organises ‘Shanti Homam’ at Tirumala Temple Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD) has announced a ‘shanti homam’ at the Tirumala Temple.

Shamala Rao and other officials of the Board participated in the 'Homam' along with the priests. The TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) which is the temple trust of Tirupati, on Monday, organised a 'Maha Shanti Homam' amid the row that has erupted over the laddu prasad,

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said the SIT would investigate misuse of power and ensure strict action against laddu adulteration. A ritualistic purification will also take place.