FSSAI to test samples of prasadam in all major temples in A.P.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FSSAI to test samples of prasadam in all major temples in A.P.

The Hindu  

Following the controversy over the reported use of adulterated ghee in making laddu prasadam at the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala, officials of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will collect samples from across the State to check the quality of the prasadams being offered in various temples. ‘’The samples of anna prasadam, laddu, pulihora, goduma ravva halva, chekkara pongali and other prasadam varieties being offered in all shrines will be collected for testing,’‘ FSSAI Joint Food Controller of A.P., N. Purnachandra Rao, told The Hindu on Tuesday. “The Assistant Food Controllers and Food Safety Officers will inspect more than 100 temples in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Guntur, Tirumala, Kurnool, Rajamahendravaram, Vijayawada and other places,” he said. “Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamyvari Devasthanam, Simhachalam, Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala, Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Temple at Penuganchiprolu in NTR district, Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Devasthanam, Srisailam, and Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Devasthanam at Dwaraka Tirumala will be covered in the drive,” he added.

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Prasad’ quality in Uttar Pradesh under scrutiny
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Prasad’ quality in Uttar Pradesh under scrutiny

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Post the ‘laddoo’ row at Tirupati Devasthanam, ‘prasad’ preparation in various religious cities in Uttar Pradesh is under the scanner. The FSDA officials have been directed to establish a dialogue with shop owners who sell ‘bhog’ in front of temples, especially in religious cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj. The business owners will be assured that the quality checks …

Various improvements made in Tirumala temple’s operations for the benefit of devotees: TTD EO
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Various improvements made in Tirumala temple’s operations for the benefit of devotees: TTD EO

The Hindu  

In an attempt to enhance the experience of devotees visiting the Tirumala temple, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has introduced several improvements to various aspects of the temple’s operations over the last month, said TTD Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao. Delineating the developmental works at a press conference in Gokulam Rest House on Saturday, Mr. Rao said that the changes were made …

FSSAI lab at Tirumala on the anvil to test, improve quality of prasadam
5 months, 3 weeks ago

FSSAI lab at Tirumala on the anvil to test, improve quality of prasadam

The Hindu  

To enhance the quality of raw materials used in the preparation of ‘prasadams’ and ‘annaprasadams’, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has decided to collaborate with the Food Safety and Security Authority of India. TTD Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao, on Monday, July 15, held a review meeting with the FSSAI authorities and TTD officials to discuss setting up a dedicated FSSAI lab …

Quality of prasadam, food under scanner at Durga, other temples in AP
2 years, 3 months ago

Quality of prasadam, food under scanner at Durga, other temples in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: With a huge turnout of devotees for darshan at the Durga temple and other shrines to mark Dasara festival, the food safety department is keeping a close vigil to ensure quality to the ‘prasadams’ and other food that are on offer. Already, AP has introduced a ‘Blissful Hygienic Offering to God’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority …

BHOG to ensure quality prasadam for devotees in AP
2 years, 4 months ago

BHOG to ensure quality prasadam for devotees in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP government has brought in tasty news that devotees of 11 major temples within the state will start getting quality prasadam within a month. The 11 BHOG certified temples are likely to be Bharamaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam, Srisailam; Kalahastisvara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Kalahastisvara; Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Vijayawada; Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamyvari Devasthanam, Simhachalam; Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram; …

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