Bhishma Ashtami Snan is observed on the Magh Shukla Paksha Ashtami eighth day of the Magh Month as per traditional Hindu Lunar Calendar. Bhishma Ashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to ‘Bhishma’ of the great Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’.Bhishma Ashtami is observed by Hindus in different parts f the county and abroad.The popular belief is that Bhishma’s soul departed on this day after the Mahabharata war was over. It is observed on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Magh Month or English month January – February as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar.People also perform Bheeshma Ashtami Tarpan (rituals dedicated to dead) on the day on river banks. It is dedicated to Bhishma and forefathers. Some people observe fast on this day Sunrise to sunset.Here is Bhishma Ashtami Date, timing and Shubh Muhurt of Year 2017 to Year 2021.
Bhishma Ashtami Date, timing and Shubh Muhurt of Year 2017
Bhishma Ashtami Date of Year 2017: Saturday 4th February
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 22:49 on 3rd February 2017
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 20:44 on 4th February 2017
Bhishma Ashtami Date, timing and Shubh Muhurt of Year 2018
Bhishma Ashtami Date of Year 2018: Thursday 25th January
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 16:16 on 24th January 2018
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 15:13 on 25th January 2018
Bhishma Ashtami Date, timing and Shubh Muhurt of Year 2019
Bhishma Ashtami Date of Year 2019: Wednesday 13th February
Ashtami Tithi Begins -15:54 on 12th February 2019
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 15:46 on 13t February 2019
Bhishma Ashtami Date, timing and Shubh Muhurt of Year 2020
Bhishma Ashtami Date of Year 2020: Sunday 2nd February
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 18:10 on 1st February 2020
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 20:03 on 2nd February 2020
Bhishma Ashtami Date, timing and Shubh Muhurt of Year 2021
Bhishma Ashtami Date of Year 2021: Saturday 20th February
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 10:57 on 19th February 2021
Ashtami Tithi Ends = 13:31 on 20th February 2021
