Story Of Vishnu Kani

The celebration of Vishu Kani are connected with several legendary stories. Some tales says that Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu’s eighth incarnation, killed the demon Narakasura on Vishu. Vishu Kani is also coincide with the return of Surya Dev. It is believed that the demon King Ravana stopped the Lord Surya from rising from the East. Vishu has been commemorated with great zeal since then.

Vishu Kani Rituals

Vishu is marked by a number of customs and rituals of social, cultural, and religious significance. The Vishu traditions are appealing to the heart as well as the senses. People buy new clothes and go to temples early in the morning to commemorate the occasion.

Vishukkani, Vishukkaineetam, and Sadya are the main activities of the day (traditional Kerala feast). For viewing the Vishukkani, a large number of devotees is observed in major temples in Kerala, such as Guruvayoor Sree Krishna temple and Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. Apart from that, people decorate their homes with decorations and light firecrackers to commemorate the day (Vishupadakkam).

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Vishukkani

Arranging and seeing Vishukkani is the most significant event in Vishu. The Malayalam word ‘Kani’ means ‘that which is seen first,’ and ‘Vishukkani’ means ‘that which is seen first after waking up on the day of Vishu.’ The Vishukkani is set up in the family puja room on the night before Vishu. 

A bunch of Konna flowers, an image or idol of Lord Vishnu/Krishna, nilavilakku (lamp), rice, fruits, vegetables, betel leaves, areca nut, coconut, mirror, gold, kasavu mundu, holy book, and coins are among the auspicious articles that signify prosperity.

It is customary for all members of the family to wake up early on Vishu pulari (Vishu day’s dawn) and go to the puja room with their eyes closed so that the first thing they see is the glorious sight of Vishukkani. Kanikaanal is the name of this rite. According to legend, seeing Vishukkani as the first thing in the New Year would ensure a prosperous and peaceful year.

Kanikonna (a character in the manga Kanikonna)

Cassia fistula, which produces bright yellow blossoms, is known as Kanikonna in Malayalam. Speaking of vishu kani items, the tree’s flowers, known as Konnapoovu, are the most basic item needed for Vishukkani, and the tree will be in full bloom in April when the sun is at its highest point. When other things are scarce, people can set Vishukkani with a bouquet of Konna flowers and an image of God.

Kani Orukkal (Arranging Vishukkani)

Vishukkani – the auspicious things panorama is carefully prepared the night before. Typically, the lady of the house is in charge of setting this. An uruli (a circular vessel made of panchaloha – five metals) is used to hold the array of auspicious objects.

Kanikkonna’s golden yellow flowers reflect wealth. Vegetables and fruits have been planted, indicating a rich vegetation and farming climate. Cucumber, tender mango, jackfruit, and banana are common items in the show, but pineapple, grapes, cashew fruits, and other vegetables are also popular.

Other things widely used include betel leaves and areca nut, rice, coconut, mirror, gold, kasavu mundu, coins, and holy text (Ramayana or Bhagavad Gita), all of which are put before an idol or image of Lord Krishna or Vishnu. Aside from that, there’s Nilavilaku, a metal lamp with wicks made of starched cloth bits soaked in oil.