While other days like Basant Panchami and Mauni Amavasya are traditionally considered auspicious, 5th February was selected for its unique significance. This date coincides with Magh Ashtami, a ...
On this day, Bhishma Pitamah, lying on his bed of arrows, waited for the Sun's transition into Uttarayan (northward movement) and Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) before departing from his mortal ...