Even in this most modern Century its charm is not lost and which is still considered as an integral ritual item in Temples.

Lighting the Nilavilakku is considered to be auspicious during special occasions.

Stage performance of Temple Art forms such as Kathakali, Krishnanattam, Chakiyar Koothu, Ottam Thullal etc. are conducted under the bright light of huge traditional Nilavilakkus.

There are many types of Nilavilakkus are in use, from a single lit to several hundreds and tiny to multi-layered. Some of the multi-layered lanterns made of stone are called as Kal-vilakku and some long handled are called as Kuthu-vilakku.

Have a glance to the Picture Gallery of various types of Nilavilakkus made of Bronze.