It was this day that the famous TTD Laddu was started as Prasadam. Since then the Laddu has undergone several changes but remained as Prasadam. You may not get the Lord’s darshan but people will be happy if you can provide them with the popular laddu.
About 50000 pilgrims come to the Lord Balaji on daily basis and on an average the TTD has to supply around 2 to 4 lakh Laddus per day. Now, these Laddus are given in plastic bags and each bag is costing Rs 2 .
Now that the TTD has decided to do away with the plastic bags, and they have decided to introduce jute bags which are biodegradable.
earlier in 2011 the TTD signed an agreement with a Gujarat company for the bags, but the company failed to supply the bags on a daily basis. Then the same plastic bags were being used till the present.
TTD requires about 25 to 30 lakh bags per month and they must come to the Shrine on a daily basis 24/7.
Darshan and Laddu of the Lord go hand in hand. Apart from the packaging and delivery, the quality of the Laddu has to be improved. Now it is mixed with sugar granules. Earlier the Aroma of Laddu used to reach the entire surroundings when you carry it.
Now the quality has gone down. The Laddus are made with minimum automation.
They are prepared at the Srivari Potu that is the kitchen. More automation can be introduced so that they are untouched by hands and come out in the packed form.
