Bhishma Ashtami is considered a very auspicious and lucky date. Bhishtam Pitamah died on this day. This date falls on Uttarayan. This is the date Bhishma Pitamah himself chose to leave his body. When he was defeated on the battlefield, he stayed on the bed of arrows, waiting for Uttarayana to relieve his body. Bhishma Pitamah is also known by names like Ganga Putra Bhishma, Shantanwa and Gauranga. Know the date and importance of Bhishma Ashtami.
Auspicious time for Bhishma Ashtami:
19 February, Friday
Mid-Time – 11 am to 27 minutes to noon 01 to 43 minutes
Duration – 02 hours 16 minutes
Ashtami Tithi will begin on February 19, Friday from 10 am to 58 minutes
Ashtami date ends – February 20, Saturday afternoon 01 till 31 minutes
Importance of Bhishma Ashtami:
The importance of Bhishma Ashtami is considered to be high. It is considered lucky day. Auspicious tasks can be done on this day. If you want to end Pitra dosha then it is considered an important day for this. On this day, childless couples also observe a fast. It is believed that a fast is observed on this day to have a son. It is also believed that if they receive the divine blessings of Bhishma Pitamah on this special day, they receive children. This child is of good character and high obedience.
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