Hari Om Bhishmashtami (falling on 2nd Feb 2020 this year) is dedicated to Bhishma of epic Mahabharata. It is believed that Bhishma, also known as 'Ganga Putra Bhishma' (Bhishma, son of Ganga devi) or 'Bhishma Pitamaha' departed from his body on this day of his choice. This occurred during the propitious 'Uttarayan period'; that is, … Continue reading Bhishma Ashtami
