The T-90 Bhishma tank, commanded by Captain Navjot Singh Atwal of the 74 Armoured Regiment, led the Mechanised Columns, and demonstrated India's cutting-edge military technology. The T-90 Bhishma is a ...

Devotees also observe Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat on this day, praying for Lord Ganesha’s blessings of wisdom and prosperity. Basant Panchami falls on February 2nd, followed by Bhishma Ashtami on the 5th.

“Those who die in this period are said to ascend to Vaikuntha, the celestial home of Lord Vishnu. Bhishma Pitamah also died in this period,” he said. Hindu mythology adds a layer of profound symbolism ...

Since Sun is moving into the house of his son, it is a reason to celebrate. One indication of how important Makar Sankranti is that in the Mahabharata, Bhishm Pitamah, who could choose the time of his ...

Harsha Richhariya, a 30-year-old woman from Uttarakhand, has recently gained significant attention at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Often referred to as the ...

Thus, Bhishma Pitamah in Mahabharat chose to give up his life during Uttarayan and till then he lay on a bed of arrows. Another mythological significance is that this is the day that the Sun visits ...

According to the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah waited for the sun to move into Uttarayana to leave his mortal body, making this period sacred. Additionally, the festival honors Lord Surya (the Sun ...

Uttarayan, celebrated on January 14, marks the Sun’s northward transit, signifying the end of winter and onset of prosperity. An important Hindu festival, it involves kite flying, bonfires, and ...

According to a Hindu legend, Bhishma Pitamah, a key figure in the Mahabharata, left his mortal coil during Uttarayan, making the day auspicious and meaningful. On this day, it is believed that Lord ...

The festival has ancient roots that date back to the Mahabharata. According to Hindu mythology, Bhishma Pitamah embraced death by waiting for the sun to be in Uttarayana, making the day auspicious and ...