# Bhishma Ashtami 2027: Date and Rituals

> Bhishma Ashtami 2027 is on Sunday, 14 February. This day, in the month of Magha, remembers Bhishma Pitamah, the great-uncle of the Pandavas.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/bhishma-ashtami

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

This day, in the month of Magha, remembers Bhishma Pitamah, the great-uncle of the Pandavas.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Bhishma lay on his bed of arrows and chose to leave his body on an Uttarayana day. He is remembered with tarpana, and the Vishnu Sahasranama, which he taught, is recited.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Tarpana to Bhishma with water and sesame.
2. 2 Step 2 Recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama.
3. 3 Step 3 Charity and a fast by some.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Vishnu • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Vishnu · Mantra

ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥

Om Namo Narayanaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Vishnu.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra