Karthigai Deepam 2026 – Vilakku Oils, Ghee & Pooja Essentials

For Karthigai Deepam on 24 November 2026, most Tamil homes light the rows of agal vilakku with nallennai (wood pressed sesame oil) and keep ghee for the main pooja lamp. Everything you need is here in one place: lamp oils, ghee, jaggery and sesame for the festival sweets, and sambrani, agarbathi and viboothi for the pooja shelf.

Our nallennai, groundnut and coconut oils are pressed in Chennai the traditional marachekku way, so the same bottle works for the kitchen and the lamps. If you light many lamps, Thinai Deepam Oil and vilakkennai (castor oil) are lamp-only options. Not sure which to pick? Read Karthigai Deepam Oil: Which Oil to Use for Your Vilakku.

We ship across India from Chennai. Order by the third week of November so it reaches you before the lamps go up.

Frequently asked questions

Which oil is best for Karthigai Deepam?

Nallennai (sesame oil) is the most common choice for the rows of agal, and ghee is often used for the main lamp. A deepam oil blend works well if you light many lamps.

What is vilakkennai in English?

Vilakkennai is castor oil. It is thick and burns slowly, so use a good cotton wick.

When should I order for Karthigai Deepam?

Order by about 17 November for delivery outside Chennai, and a few days before the festival within Chennai.

Do you deliver outside Chennai?

Yes, we deliver across India from Chennai.