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Nalla nuvvulu (నల్ల నువ్వులు) are black sesame seeds. In Hindi they are kala til, in Tamil karuppu ellu and in Kannada kari ellu. White sesame is tella nuvvulu.
How nalla nuvvulu are used
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Tarpanam – tila tarpanam: water with a few black sesame seeds offered to the pitrus, daily or on Amavasya. See how to do pitru tarpanam at home.
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Shraddha, Masikam, Abdikam – used throughout the pitru karma.
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Shani puja and Navagraha – sesame is Shani’s grain; offered on Saturdays and in Navagraha dhanyam.
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Homam – in some homams, as your purohit directs.
In many Telugu families black sesame is kept for pitru karmas and Shani-related rites and is not used in auspicious functions. Follow your family's custom or ask your purohit.
How much do you need?
Daily tarpanam uses only a pinch, so 250 g lasts about a month. For a shraddha or Abdikam, 250–500 g is usual.
Questions families ask
What is nalla nuvvulu in English?
Black sesame seeds. In Hindi, kala til.
What is black sesame called in Telugu?
Nalla nuvvulu (నల్ల నువ్వులు). White sesame is tella nuvvulu.
Why are black sesame seeds used in tarpanam?
Tradition holds that tila (sesame) carries the offering to the pitrus, which is why tila tarpanam is done with water and black sesame. Our Pitru Tarpanam guide explains the practice.
Goes well with
Darbha (kusha grass) · Vibhuti · Pitru Tarpanam Kit
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