Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Srisailam Temple Denies Cockroach in Prasad Allegation
Someone claimed there was a cockroach in a sweet treat (laddu) from a temple.
They told the temple officials.
The temple said this isn't true and that they are very careful about cleanliness.
They make the sweets in a clean place and use good ingredients.
The temple also has a special certificate to show they care about food safety.
A devotee alleged finding a cockroach in the laddu prasadam at the Srisailam temple.
The devotee, Saraschandra K, reported the issue to temple officials.
The temple authorities denied the allegation.
Officials stated the prasadam is prepared under strict hygiene standards.
The temple has ISO 22000 certification for food safety management.
- Who
- Saraschandra K (devotee) and the Srisailam temple officials.
- What
- A devotee alleged finding a cockroach in the laddu prasadam.
- When
- The incident occurred on a Sunday.
- Where
- Srisailam temple, India.
- Why
- The articles do not state the reason for the allegation or the reason for the temple's denial.
Devotee's Claim
Temple's Response
Presence of Cockroach
Devotee's Claim
A cockroach was found in the prasadam.
Temple's Response
No cockroach was found in the prasadam.
- Location
- Srisailam Temple, Andhra Pradesh
- Item Involved
- Laddu Prasadam
- Allegation
- Cockroach found in prasadam
- Allegator
- Saraschandra K
- Temple Response
- Denies the allegation
- Hygiene Standard
- ISO 22000 certified
