Supreme Court Denies Plea to Mandate Indigenous Cow Milk for Tirumala Worship

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking to ensure that only milk from indigenous cows is used in the worship rituals at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. The bench emphasized the importance of serving fellow beings over such issues. The plea was based on the Agamashastras and sought adherence to an existing resolution.

The Supreme Court, on Monday, declined to entertain a petition requiring Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to utilize exclusively indigenous cow milk for worshipping Lord Venkatesh.

Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the court's focus on more pressing matters, noting that true devotion lies in caring for fellow beings.

The plea by Yuga Thulasi Foundation was rooted in Hindu scriptures and pressed for adherence to a specific resolution regarding worship practices.