Title
A pair of Nilavilakku or Lamps
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Kerala/Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 62.5 x 22.7 x 22.7 cm (for each assesmbled piece)
Accession No.
2015-00529
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs Vatsala Mohandas
The nilvilakku or ritual lamps placed on the ground are commonly used by Hindu and Syrian Christian communities in the southern Indian region of Kerala. Made in brass or bronze, the nilavilakku are lit at the start of ritual ceremonies. The lighting of the lamp also forms the auspicious start to performances.
