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.

Amid concerns over ghee adulteration in Tirupati laddoos, Mankameshwar temple in Lucknow bans market-bought prasad, urging devotees to bring homemade prasad or fruits to maintain purity. The initiative begins Monday,

Lucknow: 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.

As per the temple authorities, the move is aimed at ensuring the purity and safety of the offerings, protecting the temple’s traditions, and preventing any similar controversies that occurred in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati Balaji Temple.

The Mankameshwar temple in Lucknow has banned offerings of prasad bought from outside due to concerns over adulteration. Devotees are now encouraged to bring homemade prasad or fruits. This decision follows allegations of substandard ingredients and animal fat being used in Tirupati laddus,