Religious Body Advocates Traditional Prasadam Over Market Sweets Amid Tirupati Laddu Controversy

A local religious body in Vrindavan has proposed distributing 'ancient Prasadam' in temples, consisting of fruits, flowers, panchmeva, cardamom seeds, and sugar candy, replacing market-made sweets. This move is in response to concerns over adulterated laddus at Tirupati Temple, prompting calls for a return to traditional Hindu practices.

In the wake of adulterated laddu concerns at Tirupati Temple, a local religious body in Vrindavan has recommended returning to traditional Hindu practices by distributing 'ancient Prasadam' in temples. This prasadam includes fruits, flowers, panchmeva, cardamom seeds, and sugar candy.

The decision, announced by Dharma Raksha Sangh national president Saurabh Gaur during a Wednesday meeting, aims to reform the 'prasadam' system nationwide. Religious leaders reached a consensus on the need for pure and Satvik offerings.

National vice president Mahant Devanand Paramhans and national convenor Acharya Badrish Maharaj highlighted efforts to encourage temples to adopt this approach and develop a 'Satvik Bhog' blueprint. The controversy has led Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister to announce a Special Investigation Team to probe the laddu allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)