Bhishma Ashtami

Bhishma Ashtami honors Bhishma Pitamaha from the Mahabharata, who chose to leave his mortal body on this day; devotees perform tarpan (water offering) to ancestors and seek blessings for strength and righteousness.

Bhishma Ashtami honors Bhishma Pitamaha from the Mahabharata, who chose to leave his mortal body on this day; devotees perform tarpan (water offering) to ancestors and seek blessings for strength and righteousness.

Bhishma Ashtami honors Bhishma Pitamaha from the Mahabharata, who chose to leave his mortal body on this day; devotees perform tarpan (water offering) to ancestors and seek blessings for strength and righteousness.

Bhishma Ashtami honors Bhishma Pitamaha from the Mahabharata, who chose to leave his mortal body on this day; devotees perform tarpan (water offering) to ancestors and seek blessings for strength and righteousness.