Maghi Ganpati: Why is it 'Tilakund' Ganesh Chaturthi? 6 Benefits Revealed!

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News18•21-01-2026, 14:48
Maghi Ganpati: Why is it 'Tilakund' Ganesh Chaturthi? 6 Benefits Revealed!
- •Maghi Ganesh Jayanti, also known as 'Tilakund Chaturthi', is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Maharashtra, marking Lord Ganesha's incarnation as 'Mahotkat Vinayak'.
- •The name 'Tilakund' comes from offering sesame (Til) ladoos and bathing with sesame-mixed water, and worshipping Ganesha with abundant white 'Kunda' flowers that bloom in Magh.
- •Worshipping on this day is believed to grant merits equivalent to all 24 Chaturthis, remove obstacles, and ensure completion of pending tasks.
- •Students can achieve academic success and intellectual growth, while consuming and donating sesame seeds promotes health and longevity.
- •Offering 21 pairs of Durva grass to Ganesha can improve financial stability, and listening to the Maghi Ganpati story brings mental peace and family harmony.
Why It Matters: Maghi Ganpati, or Tilakund Chaturthi, offers immense spiritual and material benefits through specific rituals.
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