In the state of Bengal special puja and rituals are held during the day. Bhishma Ashtami is observed as the death anniversary of the most prominent character of Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah. He was ...

February 5 was a little-known event on the Indian calendar called Bhishma Ashtami. On this day, those who observe it offer ...

In the Mahabharata, the person who comes closest is Pitamaha Bhishma. He had a long lifespan ... mrityu—the ability to choose ...

Shoroshojya’ is more than just a book. It’s the war we’ve fought, the emotions we’ve felt, and it is the story of a person who fought for his life” ...

Bhishma Pitamah was a key character in the Mahabharata, known for his unwavering ... and was blessed with the boon of choosing the time of his death. During the Kurukshetra war, Bhishma was ...