Why Flowers Hold an Important Place in Janmashtami

As we all know Lord Krishna holds a significant place in Hindu culture and mythology. From the time he was born till now, his stories are quite popular amongst old and young. And since his birth was an epic tale and a significant event, people celebrate this day by the name of Janmashtami. From decorating the whole place with flowers to exchanging Janmashtami gifts and gathering around at midnight, everything is done in a traditional way to celebrate his birthday with love. One of the most significant aspects of this occasion is flowers. Now, if you are wondering why flowers hold an important place in the decorations of Lord Krishna’s birthday, read the stories below -

The Stories of Lord Krishna & Blooms

When Lord Krishna was young, he would spend his leisure time exploring the routes of the Kadamba forest located in Madurai which made Kadambavanam his favourite spot & Kadamba flowers his favourite floral. The story is highlighted in ancient literature of Tamil and ever since the flower has been tied in knots with him.

Another story which linked the fresh florals to the mighty god is the tale of Parijat. It is believed that Nyctanthes Arbortristis or Night-flowering Jasmine was brought from heaven by Lord Krishna himself to maintain peace between his two wives Satyabhama and Rukmini. The tree was planted in Satyabhama space in a way that whenever the tree shed Jasmine, it automatically fell in Rukmini’s courtyard.

How to Incorporate Florals in your Janmashtami Celebrations

Whether you want to keep your Janmashtami celebrations simple or extravagant, there are many ways through which you can add florals to decorations. Some of them are -

• Flower Ropes: You can either buy ready-made flower ropes or make them at home. If you are looking for a long-lasting and cost-effective option, you can go for artificial flower decorations. This method of decoration is quite versatile and you can hang up these ropes in any corner of your home.

• Blooming Umbrella: This piece of decoration will add the perfect hint of floral to your celebrations. All you have to do is deck up to the top and the bottom of the umbrella with floral ropes and bunches. You can now decorate any corner of your home with these umbrellas or use them as a shade for your idols.

• Floral Pooja Thali: Thali is one of the easiest ways to make your celebrations decorative. Glue the flowers to the sides of the thali or just spread the petals in the thali to give it a floral touch.

Even though Lord Krishna has adored Kadamba and Jasmine, you can use any flowers like Rose, Sunflower, Lilies, Tulips, Merigold, Lotus, etc. to make this Janmashtami more fragrant and beautiful.