Types of villakku - During house warming functions, festivals, rituals and any kind of ceremonies the light which was carried divine by the people is the one and only Kamatchi Vilakku (lamp).

KOCHI: Now that Makara Vilakku the natural light perceived by thousands of devotees of Lord Ayyappa as divine has been officially accepted as a man-made ritual, the focus is shifting on who will ...

‘Pampa Sadya’ and ‘Pampa Vilakku’, the feast and light ceremonies, marking the Makaravilakku festival, were held at Pampa on Sunday. Thousands of pilgrims prepa ...

Mala Arayas seek right to light Makara Vilakku. June 6, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account. eBooks Subscribe GIFT FRONT PAGE. Search. Live Now. News. SECTION.

“We have decided to have ‘vaada vilakku’ in 47 temples. ... As of now, in most temples, devotees are allowed to light lamps, both inside and outside the temples.

Representatives of the community said that as per age-old tradition, it was the duty and right of Mala Araya community to light the Makara Vilakku on Makarasankranti.

Sabarimala Prepares for Makara Vilakku: Two Lakh Devotees Expected. Sabarimala is gearing up for the grand Makara Vilakku festival, with an estimated two lakh devotees expected to witness the event.