Detail from a painting depicting Bhishma on his bed of arrows. | via Ramanarayanadatta Astri / Public domain Devavrata grew up to be a handsome prince and unmatched warrior – the heir of Santanu.

After scoring some blockbusters in the past, Tollywood actor Nithiin has reportedly signed a new project titled ‘Bhishma’ to be directed by Venky Kudumula. The film has the tagline ‘Single ...

Bhishma Ashtami, or ‘Bhishmashtami’ is a Hindu festival dedicated to Bhishma, a prominent character in the Mahabharata. Celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) ...

As mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, Bhishma bowed for celibacy and followed it throughout his life. Due to his loyalty and devotion, Bhishma was blessed with a boon to choose the time of his death.

For Hindus, Bhishma Dwadashi is a very important religious festival. According to Hindu scriptures, 58 days after the beginning of the great war at Kurukshetra, also known as the Mahabharata ...

Bhishma stands out as an exceptional character for many reasons. His antecedents reveal that he is actually one of the eight ‘Vasus’ and this birth as a human being is owing to Vasishta’s ...

The large water reservoir is dedicated to Bhishma, the forefather of the Pandavs and Kauravs. There is a legend attached to this water tank. It says that, when Bhishma lay on his bed of arrows ...

Actor Arav Chowdhurry has claimed he never watched BR Chopra’s Mahabharat to prepare for his role as Bhishma Pitamah in the 2014 TV adaptation of the Hindu mythological epic tale.