He dedicated all his deeds to Lord Krishna. He was stubborn in his resolve ... When Duryodana slandered and cast aspersions on Bhishma, he said, “I may be loving and pouring affection towards ...

On this day, those who observe it offer tarpan or the water of remembrance to the soul of Bhishma, the Kuru elder in the Mahabharata. It is said by some ... pleaded with Sri Krishna to kidnap ...