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What is Tilgul called in English?
The sweet is a mixture of sesame seeds (called “Til” in Marathi) and jaggery (called “Gul” in Marathi) and hence the name. On Sankranti eve, families serve their guests with Tilgul while saying “Tilgul ghya, goad goad bola” which literally means “Take Tilgul and talk sweetly”.
Who gives Tilgul?
For example, bathing with water containing sesame seeds and eating and distributing tilgul (a sweet made from sesame seeds), offering sesame to Brahmans, lighting lamps of sesame oil in a temple of Lord Shiva and performing pitrushraddh (rite for the departed ancestors) in which an offering of sesame seeds is made.
Which God is Worshipped on Makar Sankranti?
The Sun god
Makar Sankranti: The auspicious period of Uttarayan starts on Makar Sankranti. The Sun god is worshipped on Makar Sankranti. Devotees on Sankranti also worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Makar Sankranti is the first big festival of the year celebrated across India.
What is the importance of Til gul?
It is rich in iron which purifies blood, while minerals like zinc and selenium prevent early ageing. The combination of Til and Gur also boosts immunity and guards the body from seasonal infections.
On which day do we give each other Tilgul?
Well, it is Makar Sankranti mostly celebrated on the 14th of January every year. In Maharashtra, it is the day when people exchange tilgul तिळगुळ made from sesame seeds and jaggery and wish each other ’til gul ghya ani god bola’, तिळगुळ घ्या आणि गोड बोला, which means, accept this tilgul (sweet) and speak kind words.
Why is Tilgul consumed during Makar Sankranti?
Sesame or til which holds special significance during Makar Sankranti is revered as the grain par excellence and is eaten and given away in daan. As per Hindu mythology the god Yama blessed the sesame seed and hence they are regarded as the symbols of immortality.
Why is Sun God worshipped on Makar Sankranti?
The Sun god is worshipped on Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti is essentially a celebration of a bumper harvest. It also refers to a specific solar day in the Hindu calendar. On this auspicious day, the Sun enters Capricorn or Capricorn, symbolizing the end of the winter month and the beginning of the long days.
Why do we eat Tilgul?
Why do we distribute Tilgul?
It is typically derived from Maharashtrian culture that is followed by saying, “Tilgul ghya ani goad goad bola” which translates to ‘eat these sesame seeds and jaggery and speak sweet words’. The distribution of sweets signifies bonding and forgetting ill past and simply spreading sweetness.
Does sesame make you fat?
Although sesame oil contains heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, too much oil can lead to unwanted effects. Sesame oil is high in calories, which can lead to weight gain if eaten in excess. Sesame oil may positively impact your blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
What are benefits of jaggery?
What many don’t realise is that jaggery, more popularly known as gur, has immense health benefits to impart as well.
- Cleanses the whole body.
- Improves digestion.
- Prevents anemia.
- Improves immune function.
- Aids glucose control and weight loss.
Why do we eat til gud?
Why do we eat tilguds: The scientific importance of these sweets is that sesame seeds help in keeping the body warm and provide good amount of oil that is essential to provide moisture during winter. Makar Sankranti is a festival famous for its sesame sweets and kite flying.
What is Tilgul Ghya aani God God Bola?
(Photo: Icestasy Projects/ Facebook) ‘Tilgul ghya aani god god bola’. (Here, have til-gud and speak sweetly) One of the most important festivals in Maharashtra, Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14, is incomplete without exchanging the til-gud (sesame-jaggery) sweets while mouthing this phrase.
What is the meaning of Tilgul Ghya?
Its an occasion to visit near and dear ones and distribute tilgul saying “Tilgul ghya, god god bola” that means “Take a tilgul and talk sweet as it”. The under-lying thought in the exchange of tilguls is to forget the past ill-feelings and hostilities and resolve to speak sweetly and remain friends.
What is the meaning of the Telugu word ’til gud gul gul Gud?
Til means sesame seeds ,gud /gul -means jaggery ,ghya -means to take ,god -means sweet and bola -means talk. So finally ,complete meaning of this phrase is take this sweet (which is made from sesame and jaggery )and speak sweet ,means leave all the grudges and all quarells from past and start with new ,it is a simple act of forgiveness.