Why do Maharashtrians celebrate Makar Sankranti by eating Tilgul?
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Why do Maharashtrians celebrate Makar Sankranti by eating Tilgul?

Symbolic sweetness
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Symbolic sweetness

Tilgul, made from sesame seeds and jaggery, represents the sweetness in relationships

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Harvest Festival
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Harvest Festival

 Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest season

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Nutritional Value
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Nutritional Value

Sesame seeds are rich in nutrients, providing warmth during winter

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Traditional Beliefs

Tilgul is believed to cleanse the body and soul

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Auspicious Ingredients

 Jaggery is considered pure and auspicious in Hindu traditions

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Unity and togetherness

Sharing Tilgul signifies unity, harmony, and strengthening of bonds

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Cultural tradition

It's a cultural tradition passed down through generations in Maharashtra

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