Amid controversy over the use of animal fat in ghee at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, the Karnataka government on Friday issued a directive mandating the use of Nandini brand ghee in all 34,000 temples.

KMF opted out of a tender for supplying ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple

In light of allegations regarding adulterated ghee mixed with animal fat used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has been awarded fresh orders to supply ghee for the iconic sweets.

With the Tirupati laddu row snowballing into a major controversy, the Karnataka government on Friday instructed all temples under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department to maintain quality in their "prasada".

Amid growing outrage over allegations of animal fat being used in the famed Tirupati laddoos, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which produces Nandini ghee, has addressed the controversy surrounding its contract with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

The Tirupati Laddu prasadam, offered at the famous Sri Venkateswara temple, is managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). KMF clarified that the TTD board had not purchased ghee from them in the last four years. They stated that they only began supplying ghee for the laddus after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) came to power.

KMF resumes supplying Nandini ghee for Tirupati laddus after losing bids, ensuring no shortage, and maintaining quality standards.