Tirumala: An estimated 20 crore laddoos at the revered Tirupati shrine were prepared using adulterated ghee, authorities have confirmed, as the investigation into impurities found in the temple’s prasadam continues.

According to media reports, TTD Trust Board chairman BR Naidu said that between 2019 and 2024, a total of 48.76 crore laddoos were produced, and the 20-crore estimate was derived from calculations based on temple footfall, procurement records, and production and sales data.

The adulteration scandal, which surfaced last year, deeply hurt the religious sentiments of lakhs of devotees due to the sanctity attached to the Tirupati laddoo. The case is currently under investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The SIT has

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