Kanikonna Flower, or Vishu Kani Konna, is the yellow flower that is used for Kani during the Vishu festival in Kerala . Origin of Vishu Kani Konna flower is associated with Sri Krishna – and it symbolically shows the power of devotion. Once there was a boy who regularly worshipped at a Sri Krishna Temple near his home. The boy had only one wish that he wanted to see Gopalakrishna or the child form of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. He only prayed for the fulfillment of this wish. Moved by his devotion, Sri Krishna appeared in the child form before the boy. The boy had tears rolling down his cheeks. He stood numb. Sri Krishna asked the boy what he wanted. With tears in his eyes, the boy answered what more can I get other than seeing you. He had no other wish. Sri Krishna was happy with the boy and gave him the ornament that was worn around his waist – Aranjanam. The boy the golden chain carried it with him and showed to his friends. But none of them believed the story. Th