Cockroach in Srisailam laddoo? Devotee flags hygiene concern; Andhra temple investigating CCTV footage

A shocking incident of food contamination has come to light from the Srisailam Devasthanam temple in Andhra Pradesh, as a devotee reportedly discovered a cockroach inside a laddoo prasad.

In a viral post by Telugu Scribe, a devotee named Saraschandra K on Sunday, found a dead cockroach in laddoo prasadam. He complained to the temple executive officer (EO) Srinivasrao about the negligence of temple staff.

శ్రీశైలం లడ్డు ప్రసాదంలో బొద్దింక కలకలం

ప్రసాదాల కౌంటర్ వద్ద భక్తుల ఆందోళన

ఇదేంటని ప్రశ్నించిన భక్తుడి నుంచి లడ్డు లాక్కున్న అధికారులు

ప్రసాదంలో బొద్దింక వ్యవహారంపై స్పందించిన ఆలయ ఈవో శ్రీనివాసరావు

ఈ ఘటన నిజంగా జరిగిందా లేదా ఎవరైనా కావాలనే దుష్ప్రచారం చేస్తున్నారనే దానిపై… pic.twitter.com/w5Ku6bwwbw

— Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) June 29, 2025

In response to the incident Executive Officer Srinivasarao stated that they are reviewing CCTV footage to verify the authenticity of the claim and to check whether any misinformation is being intentionally circulated.

After the claim, temple administration reportedly began the review of distribution process including packaging and and packaging areas as a precautionary measure.

This incident has brought attention to the need for robust cleanliness protocols at religious institutions, especially in offerings that are consumed by thousands of devotees.