Despite nationwide outrage over the adulteration in the Tirupati laddu prasadam, the laddu sales remain unaffected. From September 20, over three lakh laddus were sold every day.

The SIT, under the leadership of senior police officer Sarveshwar Tripathi, has been formed to investigate the adulteration in the ghee used for making Tirupati prasadam laddus. Meanwhile, the TDP filed a formal complaint in the case on Wednesday.

Amid the growing controversy surrounding the alleged adulteration of laddus at the Tirupati temple, authorities at Odisha’s iconic Jagannath Temple have decided to test the purity of the ghee used in preparing the mahaprasad.

The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee has decided to conduct periodic checks and develop an SOP to ensure that the prasad being offered to the deities maintains purity and sanctity.

The Odisha government agreed on Tuesday to test the quality of ghee used to make offerings at Puri's Jagannath temple, according to an official.

Ghee was used in the preparation of the sacred offering (prasadam) as well as burning a perennial lamp in the shrine.

PURI: The Odisha government on Tuesday decided to test the quality of ghee used for preparation of offerings at the Jagannath temple in Puri, an official said. The decision was taken amid the row over the alleged use of animal fat in the ghee with which the laddus offered at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh are prepared.

Each day, over 3 lakh laddus are made at the Tirupati temple, with pilgrims purchasing them in large quantities, often as gifts for family and friends.