Lighting Deepam not only eradicates darkness it bring in auspiciousness, light and prosperity in one's life. There are many wicks that is used to lit a lamp, the wicks are made up of cotton, banana stem, lotus stem, Crown flower stem, silk etc. Lighting a lamp is a traditional ritual at sunset, to rid darkness and bring light.The oil used in the lamp and the flame both represent the Goddess grace from Lord Vinayaka , Lord SHIVA and Lord SUN. This lamp is fueled by banana wicks, that provide a clean and healthy light. Using Crown Flower Stem wicks will increase your health, good fortune and remove darkness. The blessings of Lord Ganesh will shower on devotees who lit the lamps with erukku wicks. Erukku wicks is a symbol of energy and helps to increase wealth, grants good health, fortune and drives away negativity by charging the atmosphere with positive energies. It is called as giant milkweed. It can also be used along with cotton wicks for longer duration of lamp.