TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) organised a Maha Shanti Homam in the wake of Laddu Prasadam row. Executive officer of Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanam (TTD) Shamala Rao and other officials of the Board participated in the Homamam along with the priests.

The ritual which included the installation of three 'homagundams' at the Yagashala within the temple premises, was intended to nullify the 'sinful effects' of using the tainted ingredients.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu criticized the previous YSRCP government for altering ghee procurement procedures at Tirumala Tirupa

Eight temple priests, guided by three Agama Shastra advisors, led the rituals for the Shanti Homam, which began at 5:40 am and concluded within two hours.

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, ANI reported.

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.

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.