Observe fast on Bhishma Ashtami to get desirable death
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Purpose :
On this day, Tarpan is offered for the peace of Bhishma Pitamah's soul. People observe fast and worship Bhishma Pitamaha on this sacred to get an obedient child like him. It is believed that one can attain desired death by worshiping Bhishma Pitamaha on this day. Therefore, People worship Bhishma Pitamah on his death anniversary which is also observed as Bhishma Ashtami in the Hindu religion.
Key Puja Insights
The festival of Bhishma Ashtami is dedicated to Bhishma Pitamah, the great character of Mahabharata. This day is considered extremely lucky in the Hindu religion. Therefore, people keep fast on this day. Mythologically, this festival marks the death of Bhishma Pitamah. On this day, Bhishma Pitamah gave up his life. He himself chose this holy day. Bhishma Ashtami is celebrated in different regions of the nation. All ISKCON temples as well as temples of Lord Vishnu have grand celebrations in honor of Bhishma Pitamah. This year Bhishma Ashtami arrives on 20th February.
Benefits of puja
Check the benefits of celebrating Bhishma Ashtami
- A devotee attains brave and courageous child-like Bhishma Pitamaha
- Offering Tarpan to Bhishma Pitamaha on this day gives relief from Pitra dosha.
- On this day, whosoever does the offering with sesame water gets salvation.
- Fasting on this day also ends sins
What's Included
It is believed that on the day of Bhishma Ashtami, a seeker should bathe in a holy river and wear unstitched clothes. After this, wear janeu on the right shoulder. If you cannot wear janeu, then definitely keep the hand on the right shoulder. After placing the pot on the right shoulder, take sesame and water in your hand and face south. After this Chant the given mantra:- "Vayaghrapadagotray Sankritipravaraya Ch. Gangaputraya Bhishma. Pradasaiyam Tilodakam Aputraya Dadamyetatsalilan Bhishmavarmane. "
After chanting the Mantra, offer sesame and water through the middle part of the thumb and index finger to Gangaputra Bhishma. Bow your hands to Bhishma Pitamah with folded hands and bow to your ancestors.
Important Facts
According to the legend, Bhishma Pitamah's real name was Devavrata. He was born from the womb of Ganga, wife, and mother of King Shantanu of Hastinapur. Once, King Shantanu reached Ganga beach while hunting. While returning from there, he met Matyasagandha, daughter of Haridas Kewat. On whose beauty he became fascinated and asked Matsyagandha's father for his hand. But Matsyagandha's father turned down his offer and said that your elder son is Devavrata who is the successor of your state. If you declare my daughter's son to be the heir to the kingdom, then I am ready to give my daughter's hand.
King Shantanu refuses to accept this. Some time passes about this matter, but they do not forget the problem and start feeling anxious. Seeing this, his son Devvrat asked the reason for his distraction and after knowing all this, he went to Kewat Haridas. After which he pledges to calm his curiosity by taking Gangajal in his hand that I will remain unmarried for a lifetime. He took this vow for his father. He was named Bhishma for such a difficult vow. His father was pleased and gave him the boon of desired death. After the end of the war of Mahabharata, he gave up his body.
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