The Saga of Tilgul
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Food & Cuisines
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Historic Legacy
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Tilgul is an Indian jaggery and sesame candy coated with sesame seeds. In the state of Maharashtra, people exchange tilgul on Sankranti, a Hindu festival celebrated on 14 January, which continues for seven days till Rath Saptami.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Sesame and jaggery are both warming foods that can help boost immunity.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
In the state of Maharashtra, people exchange tilgul on Sankranti, a Hindu festival celebrated on 14 January, which continues for seven days till Rath Saptami.
