Thiruvananthapuram is a major silver retail market in Kerala, with East Fort serving as the epicentre of the city's precious metals trade. Silver lamps (Nilavilakku), pooja articles, and traditional ornaments are in particularly high demand during the Onam and Vishu festivals. The city's market is heavily influenced by the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Travancore royal history, driving consistent year-round demand for silver religious articles and temple offerings. Trivandrum artisans specialise in traditional Kerala-style silver craft, producing silver lamps, deity idols, and pooja accessories. The state's high consumer awareness ensures transparent pricing and purity standards across the silver market.

Silver Traditions: Kerala households consider silver Nilavilakku (oil lamps) auspicious and essential for daily prayers. Silver pooja articles, silver deity idols, and silver temple accessories are integral to Onam and Vishu celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram.