Sat Sep 21 12:02:11 UTC 2024: ## Supreme Court Petition Seeks Intervention in Tirupati Laddu Controversy
**NEW DELHI, September 21, 2024:** A petition was filed with the Supreme Court on Friday, calling for immediate intervention in a controversy surrounding the alleged use of non-vegetarian products in the preparation of laddu prasadam at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) temple.
The petition, filed by Suresh Chavhanke, Editor-in-Chief of Sudarshan News, argues that the alleged act violates fundamental Hindu religious customs and infringes upon the right to freedom of religion enshrined in the Constitution. The petition claims that the use of non-vegetarian ingredients in the prasadam deeply offends devotees who consider the preparation of prasadam with vegetarian ingredients essential to their faith.
The petition, represented by advocate Satayam Singh, highlights the broader implications of this incident, stating that it “is not merely an isolated incident but a symptom of a larger, systemic issue plaguing the management of our sacred institutions.” It emphasizes the urgent need for devoted and culturally sensitive management of temples.
The Supreme Court is yet to respond to the petition.
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