Bhishma Pitamah. Bhishma Pitamah is the most important character of the Mahabharata as well as the finest illustration of ethics and fairness. The oldest stalwart of the kingdom of Hastinapur ...

It was the ninth night of the Kurukshetra war, the midpoint of the legendary war. The war was not really going anywhere, sometimes Bhishma, leading the Kauravas had the upper hand; sometimes the ...

Bhishma Ashtami is observed by Hindus in different parts f the county and abroad. In the state of Bengal special puja and rituals are held during the day. Bhishma Ashtami is observed as the death ...

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri shared a powerful quote from the Mahabharata, emphasizing how true character is revealed in times of crisis. Urging calm and ...

Bhishma Ashtami, or ‘Bhishmashtami’ is a Hindu festival dedicated to Bhishma, a prominent character in the Mahabharata. Celebrated on the eighth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the ...

Bhishma waited for 58 days on his bed of arrows to die on the auspicious day of Magha Shukla Ashtami, ... Bhishma is a complex character like so many in the Mahabharata, ...

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 ...

The internal conflicts between righteousness and filial affection in the mind of the god-fearing, yet feeble, old, blind King Dhritarashtra; the majestic character of the grandsire Bhishma; the ...