MUMBAI: Amid the continuing row over Tirupati laddus, a purported video of mice on the prasad packets of the Siddhivinayak Temple right here is making rounds on social media, sparking considerations.
The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Belief (SSGT) has, nonetheless, denied the allegation and stated it has launched a probe into the matter.
Shiv Sena chief and SSGT chairperson Sada Sarvankar stated, “Lakhs of laddus are distributed day by day, and the place they’re ready is clear.The video reveals a unclean place. I can see it’s not of the temple and has been shot someplace outdoors.”
The purported video reveals mice on torn packets of laddus saved in a blue tray.
“We’ll verify the CCTV, and an officer of DCP rank might be appointed to conduct an inquiry. Motion might be taken towards whoever is discovered responsible,” he stated.
Talking at a press convention earlier, Sarvankar stated the temple makes each effort to make sure the prasad is ready in a clear place.
“Ghee, cashew and different substances are first despatched for testing on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation‘s lab and used after approval,” he stated, including that even water is examined on the lab.
“This implies we pay full consideration to make sure that the prasad given to devotees is pure,” he stated.
The video has come amid the continuing controversy over Tirupati laddus. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged on September 18 that the earlier Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led govt had used substandard substances and animal fats in Tirupati laddus.
