Key Takeaways
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams conducted Shanthi Homam at Tirumala temple following the Laddu prasadam incident.
- The ritual aimed to purify and consecrate the temple after the adulterated ghee incident.
- The ceremony was attended by TTD officials, Agama Pandits, and temple priests.
Tirumala: In response to the use of adulterated ghee in the preparation of Laddu Prasadam, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) conducted a Shanthi Homam at the Tirumala temple on Monday.
The Shanthi Homam ceremony started at 6:00 AM during the Rohini Nakshatram and is expected to conclude at 10:00 AM with the Poornahuti, as informed by temple sources.
The ceremony commenced with the Shanti Yagam and Vastu Homam, and concluded with priests performing Samprokshanam using Panchagavyas.
Agama Pandits determined that the ritual would be completed in a single day to avoid interference with the daily services offered to the Lord.
TTD Executive Officer Syamala Rao, Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Chowdary, Agama Pandits, temple priests, and others participated in the ritual
