The tests were conducted by recognized FSSAI-approved laboratories, ensuring that the prasad prepared at the Mahakaleshwar Temple adheres to the highest standards of hygiene and quality.
The Laddu prasad of the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain has successfully passed 13 stringent food safety tests set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This achievement has brought immense joy to devotees, especially amidst recent controversies surrounding the quality of prasad offered at other temples, including the ongoing Tirupati Prasad row.
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The tests were conducted by recognized FSSAI-approved laboratories, ensuring that the prasad prepared at the Mahakaleshwar Temple adheres to the highest standards of hygiene and quality. Ujjain Divisional Commissioner Sanjay Gupta, while sharing the news, confirmed that the prasad was tested across 13 different parameters, covering its ingredients and overall safety for consumption.
The Laddu Prasad, made using four main ingredients—pure ghee, gram flour, rava (semolina), and sugar—passed all the safety checks. Gupta emphasised that the key ingredient is pure ghee, with around 40 metric tonnes being used daily to prepare the prasad. This ghee is produced by Ujjain Milk Union, a state government cooperative institution, further bolstering its credibility.
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“A devotee got the (Mahakaleshwar temple) laddu prasad tested in a lab approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). They conducted 13 different tests. It is a matter of great happiness that Prasad passed all 13 criteria… (ghee, gram flour, sugar and rava). Prasad is prepared using 4 main ingredients… Pure ghee is used in it… This ghee is made by Ujjain Milk Union, a state government cooperative,” Gupta said as quoted by ANI.
Following the successful tests, Gupta suggested that other temples, including the Tirupati Devasthan, consider using Sanchi Ghee, manufactured by the Ujjain Milk Union, to ensure similar quality standards.
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The Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee was also praised for its diligent efforts in maintaining the quality of the prasad, which is a crucial aspect of temple worship for devotees. The positive test results have helped to reinforce the faith of worshippers, ensuring that the sacred offering they consume is safe and of the highest quality.
This development has been welcomed by devotees, and it sets a benchmark for the preparation of prasad in other temples across India.
