Krishna is born with cucumbers on Janmashtami, know what to do with that cucumber after worship?
Krishna janmashtami 2025: The tradition of getting Lord Krishna born with cucumbers on Janmashtami has a very deep religious recognition. Cucumber is considered a symbol of Devaki’s womb and it is revealed to Bal Gopal. After worship, the importance of this cucumber increases further, because it is considered auspicious to consider it as a prasad. It is believed that women interested in children must eat this cucumber, so that they fill their lonely lap. At the same time, this prasad has also been described as welfare for pregnant women, because it keeps the special grace of Lord Krishna on the fetus.
Birth of Lord Krishna with cucumber on Janmashtami is not just a custom, but a tradition of deep spiritual significance. By considering this cucumber as a prasad, the desire of the child is fulfilled, pregnant women get blessings and happiness and prosperity comes in the house. Never waste it.
Why is it forbidden to throw cucumber?
The cucumber used in worship becomes a witness to Shri Krishna’s birth. Therefore, it is considered inauspicious to throw it under any circumstances. It is believed that by doing this, virtue decays and negative energy can enter the house.
Take as offerings
The most auspicious way is to cut the cucumber and cut it into the form of prasad to the members of the house. This cucumber is not just a fruit, but becomes a blessing of Shri Krishna.
Special for women interested in children
It is public belief that women who wish for child happiness, must accept this cucumber. It is said that it gives the grace of Lord Krishna and soon the sum of children is formed. It is considered a blessing associated with the divine power of Devaki-Vasudev.
Welfare for pregnant women
Religious belief is also that if a pregnant woman eats prasad of this cucumber, then the special blessing of Shri Krishna remains on the fetus. This keeps the womb safe, the child is intelligent and healthy and childbirth is also auspicious.
Gaumata to offer
According to another tradition, it is very virtuous to feed this cucumber to Gaumata. Lord Krishna is directly related to cow protection and gausseva, which is why it is considered as pleasing to Sri Krishna to cucumber.
Immersion
If you do not want to eat it in the form of Prasad, then the cucumber should be immersed by pressing it in the soil near a holy river, pond or basil plant of the house. It is also considered completely auspicious and religiously valid.
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