Bhishma Pitamah was a key character in the Mahabharata, known for his unwavering dedication, loyalty, and sacrifice. He took a lifelong vow of celibacy to honor his father, Shantanu, and was ...

Kakinada: Vaishnav temples in the state were teeming with devotees on Saturday on the occasion of “Bhishma Ekadasi” festival. The temples reverberated with chanting of “Hari Nama Smarana-Om ...

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On this day, before leaving the world of mortals, Bhishma Pitamah lay on his bed of arrows, waiting for the Sun to change into Uttarayan and Shukla Paksha. At 10 a.m., the PM will arrive in ...

February 5 also marks Bhishma Ashtami, a day associated with the revered warrior Bhishma Pitamah from the Mahabharata. According to legend, Bhishma, lying on his bed of arrows, chose to leave the ...

On this day, Bhishma Pitamah, lying on his bed of arrows, waited for the Sun's transition into Uttarayan (northward movement) and Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) before departing from his mortal ...

Bhishma Ashtami: This day honours Bhishma Pitamah from the Mahabharata. Legend says he chose the moment of his death, waiting for the Sun's transition into Uttarayan and Shukla Paksha, aligning ...

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