Introducing our small, polished cotton wicks from Sita, for lighting vilakku. Lighting vilakku or deepam (oil lamp) 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.