Introducing these 4 packs of red cotton wicks, for lighting vilakku - oil lamps. Lighting vilakku or deepam is an ancient Hindu tradition that has been performed for generations. Burning the oil lamp is considered auspicious, and creates a divine ambience. These cotton wicks allow for easy lighting during various religious ceremonies and poojas, such as Diwali (deepavali), as well as daily pooja. Buy now from Giri UK.