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About Bhishma Ashtami
Bhishma Ashtami or 'Bhishmashtami' is a Hindu celebration committed to 'Bhishma' of the immense Indian epic 'Mahabharata'. It is trusted that Bhishma, otherwise called 'Ganga Putr Bhism' or 'Bhishma Pitamaha' withdrew from his spirit on this picked day. This happened amid the auspicious 'Uttarayan period' that is, the daytime of Devas. Bhishma Ashtami is seen on the 'ashtami' eighth day of the Shukla Paksha splendid fortnight of moon of the long stretch of 'Magha' in the Hindu schedule.
It compares to the long stretch of January-February according to the English schedule. Bhishma Ashtami is seen by Hindus in ious parts f the region and abroad. In the province of Bengal uncommon puja and customs are held amid the day. Bhishma Ashtami is seen as the passing commemoration of the most noticeable character of Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah.