Bhishma, born as Devavrata, was the son of King Shantanu and Ganga. He was the rightful heir to the throne of Hastinapur.

According to a famous legend about Bhishma Dwadashi, Ganga and her husband Shantanu gave birth to a son named, Devavrat. Shantanu blessed the child with a boon that allowed Bhishma to accept death ...

It is believed that Bhishma, also known as ‘Ganga Putr Bhism’ or ‘Bhishma Pitamaha’ departed from his soul on this chosen day. This occurred during the propitious ‘Uttarayan period’ that is, the ...