Tirupati Laddoo Sales Not Hit By Animal Fat Row, Devotees Cite 'Faith'

According to the temple administration, over 14 lakh Tirupati laddoos have been sold over four days

The row over the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos may have sparked a massive political row in Andhra Pradesh, but it has not hit the sale of this prized prasad at Sri Venkateshwara Temple, which draws over 60,000 pilgrims daily.

According to the temple administration, over 14 lakh Tirupati laddoos have been sold over four days. A total of 3.59 lakh laddoos were sold on September 19, 3.17 lakh on September 20, 3.67 lakh on September 21, and 3.60 lakh on September 22. The sales figures match their average of 3.50 lakh laddoos daily.

When NDTV asked devotees about this, Venkateshwar Rao replied, "Our faith is too strong to be shaken." Several devotees also said the row over Tirupati laddoos is a "thing of the past now".