Lucknow Temple Bans Offerings Bought From Outside Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row

The Mankameshwar temple's Mahant Devya Giri on Monday said the distribution of "adulterated" 'prasad' in the Tirupati temple was an "unpardonable crime".

Amid the controversy over the "adulteration" of Tirupati laddus, the famous Mankameshwar temple here has banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

The Mankameshwar temple's Mahant Devya Giri on Monday said the distribution of "adulterated" 'prasad' in the Tirupati temple was an "unpardonable crime".

"In view of the adulterated prasad being offered in the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, we have requested devotees to ensure that the prasad they offer does not contain any non-vegetarian ingredients.