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 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 ...

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, ...

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Vivek Agnihotri shared ancient wisdom from the Mahabharata, emphasizing how crises reveal true character. He urged restraint and vigilance ...

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 ...

Bhishma, the grand-uncle of Pandavas and Kauravas is central to the Mahabharata or Jaya Samhita. In the Chandra vamsha (Lunar dynasty) that ruled Hastinapura, Pradipa was a renowned king.

Epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata and even temples of Khajuraho give enough peep into the ancient times of India. Here is a list of 10 such crucial and powerful characters from the Mahabharata.