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
- 1Step 1
Tarpana to Bhishma with water and sesame.
- 2Step 2
Recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama.
- 3Step 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 JapaSacred Mantra