Bhishma Ashtami or ‘Bhishmashtami’ is a Hindu festival dedicated to ‘Bhishma’ of the great Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’. It is believed that Bhishma, also known as ‘Ganga Putr Bhism’ or ‘Bhishma Pitamaha ...

In the Mahabharata, the person who comes closest is Pitamaha Bhishma. He had a long lifespan and witnessed the events of the ...

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 ...