Til Daan refers to donating sesame seeds (black or white) to temples, Brahmins, cows, or needy people. According to Garuda Purana, sesame seeds were created from Lord Vishnu’s sweat and have the power to purify past karma and protect against negative energies.
Til is called Pavitra Dana — a donation that brings peace, protection, and spiritual healing.
During Pitra Paksha and Amavasya, donating black til brings peace to ancestors, removes Pitru Dosha, and strengthens family blessings. Til is used in Tarpan because it represents purity, gratitude, and liberation.
Black sesame is directly connected with Shani Dev. Donating til on Saturday helps with: Job delays , Business losses, Health issues, Marriage delays, Legal problems, Mental stress, Obstacles caused by Saturn
According to Garuda Purana and Shani Tantra, donating black til removes deep-rooted obstacles, pacifies Shani Dosh, and brings peace to departed ancestors.
White Til Daan is considered one of the purest and most sattvic forms of donation in Sanatan Dharma. Where black til absorbs negativity, white til brings purity, peace, health, and divine grace.
Til (sesame seeds) represents purity, protection, and ancestral healing, while Deep Daan (lighting a diya) represents light, guidance, and divine blessings.
Yes, Saturday is the most powerful day for black til daan.
Black sesame seeds.
Yes, absolutely anyone can.
Yes, it is one of the most powerful remedies.
Yes, but Saturday and Amavasya give maximum results.
Any amount — even a handful given with bhav brings blessings.