In addition to Khichadi,great importance is attached to the use of TIL (sesame seeds ) during Makar Sankranti. Therefore,This sakranti is also called TIL Sankranti.People make laddos ( round balls ) from Til. Til oil is Used for massaging.
Six types of usage if Til are Described. Til is used for Bathing , for Massaging , for Havan ( sacred Fire ceremony ) , Tarpan With Til ( oblation of water with Til ), Til used as food, and Til is Donated In charity.
It is said that Til emanated from Vishnu's body and that the Above Described usage wash away all kinds of sins. Sakranti Period is held to be very auspicious and any good deeds during this time will produce merits.Gifts of clothing , baskets etc.,on this day are productive of merits in both this life and in the next life