Cake Cutting at Tirumala Hill Tops Leads to Fresh Controversy

The sacred hills of Tirumala have become the center of a new controversy involving television actress and Bigg Boss Season 9 runner-up, Tanuja, and social media personality Divvela Madhuri. The dispute arose after a video surfaced online showing the duo celebrating Tanuja’s birthday by cutting a cake on the holy hills. Devotees have expressed strong disapproval, stating that such celebrations violate the spiritual sanctity of the temple. 

Flouted Despite a strict ban on bringing cakes and organizing secular celebrations on the Tirumala hills, the group managed to carry out the event. Devotees and locals are now questioning the efficiency of the TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) security, wondering how a cake passed through the rigorous checkpoints. This incident is particularly sensitive as Divvela Madhuri has previously faced a police case for similar behavior, yet her actions remain unchanged. Recent 

This is not an isolated incident of influencers disregarding temple norms. Recently, another Bigg Boss contestant, Geetu Royal, drew flak for dancing to cinema songs with a group of youngsters near the temple and on the Ghat road. These recurring incidents have led to a heated debate on social media regarding the need for stricter enforcement of rules to protect the dignity of the world-renowned pilgrimage site.