Way to Earth Traditional Kerala Thrissur Handcrafted Nilavilakku | Piriyan Vilakku | Vilakku | Oil Wick Lamp | Brass Vilakku | Kuthu Vilakku | Brass Oil Lamp
₹2,650.00 – ₹7,280.00
Nilavilakku is a traditional lamp used commonly in Kerala as well as in Tamilnadu called Kuthuvillakku, The traditional lamp which is lit during every auspicious occasion; in temples before the worship starts; at the official and unofficial functions.
The Nilavilakku is integral to several rituals and ceremonies in Hindu families in Kerala. As the sun sets, young girls of the family bring the lighted lamps to the verandah of the house, continued with evening prayers. In the evening the ritual is repeated alongside evening prayers. In Hindu temples, various types of Nilavilakku like ‘Kutthuvilakku’, ‘Thookkuvilakku’ etc are used and are very much related to the traditional beliefs and activities in Kerala.
Lighting the Nilavilakku on any occasion is believed to be auspicious. Nilavilakku plays an important role in the presentation of various art forms. The art forms are performed after lighting the lamp. In Kerala, many functions are inaugurated by lighting Nilavilakku.
Nilavilakku is usually made of bronze or brass. Usually cotton wicks doused in oil or ghee are used for lighting the lamp. There are three ways of lighting the lamp. In one, only one wick is lit and is directed towards the deity or sacred space and in another there are two lit wicks in two directions. The third alternative is with five wicks in five directions.
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