The last five days of Shukla Paksha (bright half) of Magha Month are traditionally known as Bhishma Panchaka or Vishnu Panchaka Vrata. Bhishma Pitamaha observed fasting for these five days in order to give up his life. In 2013, Bhishma Panchaka Vrata begins on February 21 and ends on February 25 in Magha Masam. As [...]
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