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Nilavilakku is a type of lamp that is mostly found in Kerala and Tamil Nadu in India. Nilam means ground in Malayalam and Tamil, and Vilakku means lamp. Nilavilakku is an important component of many Hindu ceremonies in Kerala. It is a type of lamp that contains oil and a cotton wick with one or more steps or levels. Many Christians in Kerala have a custom of lighting Nilavilakku on the occasion of a wedding. During the marriage ceremony, the bride and groom light the Nilavilakku.