The central story of Mahabharata is of rivalry between two branches of the same family which culminates in a disastrous war.

February 5 was a little-known event on the Indian calendar called Bhishma Ashtami. On this day, those who observe it offer ...

Bhishma Dwadashi, celebrated on February 9th, honors Bhishma Pitamah's unwavering dedication to duty and righteousness. The ...

Compiled between 400BC and 400AD, it’s been told with countless voices and variations, a dizzying array of characters and ...

Discover the significance and rituals of Bhishma Ashtami 2025. Check the date, time, and Madhyahna moment to pay homage to ...

The Mahabharat is one of the two major epics in Sanskrit of ancient India It contains over one lakh couplets and is thrice as long as the Bible However only a fraction of the narration actually deals ...

While the fire in Chisapani has subsided on its own, the blaze continues in three other community forests within the Mahabharat mountain range. In an effort to protect nearby settlements, a Simrik Air ...

As the month proceeds, Ratha Saptami falls on the 4th, coinciding with the observance of World Cancer Day. The Bhishma Ashtami, observed in honor of the great Bhishma, falls on the 5th, followed by ...

Basant Panchami falls on February 2nd, followed by Bhishma Ashtami on the 5th. Devotees observe Ekodishta Shraddha on this ...