White Til

White til (sesame seeds) is an essential component used in various pooja ceremonies across India. It is believed that the sesame seeds have a sacred power that can ward off evil spirits and negative energy.

In Hinduism, the white til is considered as one of the purest offerings to the deities. During the Satyanarayan Puja, a sacred Hindu ritual, a handful of white til is sprinkled on the puja altar and offered to the deities. Similarly, in the Havan ritual, white til is offered into the fire, and the smoke emanating from it is believed to purify the environment and bring positive energy.

In some parts of India, white til is also used in the lighting of the diya, which is a small oil lamp. The til oil is used to light the diya, and then the white til is placed over it. It is believed that the burning of the white til purifies the environment and brings peace and prosperity to the household. I

n pooja ceremonies, white till is commonly used to make tilak or as an offering to deities. It is also used in various havans, where it is mixed with other ingredients and offered into the sacred fire. In addition, it is often used to decorate pooja thalis and other ceremonial items.