His children, raised under his guidance, could have taken the throne after Shantanu’s death, ensuring a smooth transition of power. No Niyoga, No Dhritarashtra and PanduIf Bhishma had sons ...

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 ...