Today there is a boom of Krishna Janmashtami in the whole country. On this day, devotees fast to get the grace of Shri Krishna and serve Laddu Gopal. But do you know on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, there is a tradition of getting Kanha born to cucumber. In such a situation, why is Kanha born with cucumber. Let us know the reason behind this.
It is a very religious and popular tradition to show the birth of Lord Krishna with cucumbers. Just as the child is connected to his mother’s placenta at the time of birth, the cucumber is connected to the stalk. As long as the stalk is connected to cucumbers, it is considered not a fruit, but a womb. Cut the stalk and separate the cucumber, symbolizes the separation of the baby from the mother’s womb.
Also, the use of cucumbers gives a deep message: There is no need for any expensive thing to please God. You can make them happy only with true devotion and simplicity.
Laddu Gopal is kept in it by cutting cucumber lightly and covered with yellow cloth. At 12 o’clock in the night, the stalk is cut and separated from the cucumber and then the yellow cloth is removed and Laddu Gopal is removed from the cucumber. And then they are bathed with Charanamrit. They are then placed on the easy swing. In this way, the birth of Kanha with cucumbers is not just a ritual, but it is a beautiful and symbolic way of Lord Krishna’s birth, simplicity and true devotion.
According to some religious beliefs, cucumber is also considered a symbol of prosperity. Doing this process brings happiness, good luck and money in the house. It is believed that by completing the process of Krishna birth, positive energy is communicated in the house.
