The Kanikonna flower is an integral part of Vishu. There is an interesting legend behind its origin.
Once upon a time, in a village in south India lived a boy named Unni. He used to love the stories of Bala Krishna’s pastimes at Ambadi told by his mother every day. Unni developed a strong desire to see Bala Krishna. He started visiting the Krishna-temple near his house and prayed.
Lo & Behold, Lord Krishna granted him an audience moved by his devotion. Krishna also untied his Golden Waist chain, “Aranjanam” and gifted it to Unni. Next day, when the temple opened, the “Aranjanam” was missed. The news about the theft spread everywhere. Unni’s mother was livid as she thought he had stolen it. She threw the “Aranjanam” which landed on top of a tree.
The tree developed golden yellow flowers and the Kanikonna flower was born.
Once upon a time, in a village in south India lived a boy named Unni. He used to love the stories of Bala Krishna’s pastimes at Ambadi told by his mother every day. Unni developed a strong desire to see Bala Krishna. He started visiting the Krishna-temple near his house and prayed.
Lo & Behold, Lord Krishna granted him an audience moved by his devotion. Krishna also untied his Golden Waist chain, “Aranjanam” and gifted it to Unni. Next day, when the temple opened, the “Aranjanam” was missed. The news about the theft spread everywhere. Unni’s mother was livid as she thought he had stolen it. She threw the “Aranjanam” which landed on top of a tree.
The tree developed golden yellow flowers and the Kanikonna flower was born.
