Nilavilakku is integral to all the rituals and ceremonies in a Malayalee's
(Keralite) life. As dusk creeps in, young girls of the family bring
the lighted lamps (nilavilakku) to the verandah of the house. In the
flickering light of the nilavilakku she is joined by the children
and elders of the family, especially the grandparents, in chanting
hymns and evening prayers.
Lighting the nilavilakku on any occasion is believed to be auspicious.
Huge nilavilakku play an important role at the presentation of various
art forms since most of them are performed at night in the light of
the traditional lamp.
You can buy one from a handicrafts emporium or a paathrakada (exclusive
kada or shop for steel, copper and iron household utensils).
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