Bhishma Ashtami
Magha Shukla Ashtami, the day Bhishma left his body; tarpana is offered to him at midday.
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- CategoryFestival
- Defining tithi / momentShukla Paksha Ashtami: to
- Lunar monthMagha Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta)
Timings on Sunday, 14 February 2027
- Madhyahna to 2 h 14 min · 14/02/2027 (Sun)
Rule applied: Smarta — The tithi covers the required time on this day only.
Questions about Bhishma Ashtami
When is Bhishma Ashtami 2027?
Bhishma Ashtami 2027 is on Sunday, 14 February 2027.
On which tithi is Bhishma Ashtami observed?
Bhishma Ashtami is observed on Shukla Paksha Ashtami of Magha Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta).
What is the muhurat for Bhishma Ashtami 2027?
The timings for Bhishma Ashtami on Sunday, 14 February 2027: Madhyahna 10:44–12:58.
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How the date is determined
- The date is Magha Shukla Paksha Ashtami; the month name is the same in the Amanta and Purnimanta systems.
- It falls on the day when this tithi prevails during Madhyahna — the third fifth of the daytime, around midday.
- If the tithi prevails at that time on two consecutive days, the day on which it covers more of that period is taken.
- If the tithi does not touch that period on any day (a kshaya tithi), the Hindu day on which the tithi prevails longest is used.
- In a year with an Adhik month of the same name, it is observed in the regular (Nija) month.
Traditional variation
The tarpana is offered at midday while Ashtami prevails; udaya almanacs give the day Ashtami prevails at sunrise, which can be the next day when Ashtami begins in the morning.
This is the date given by the rule shown above for the selected place. It is not the only valid date: regional Panchangs, family customs and sampradayas may observe it on a different day.
Rule source: Bhishmashtami (Nirnaya Sindhu, Pariccheda 2, Magha-masa; Dharma Sindhu, Pariccheda 2): tarpana to Bhishma on Magha Shukla Ashtami, a midday rite, so the day on which Ashtami prevails at Madhyahna (the 3rd fifth of the daytime); on two days the greater coverage (karmakala-vyapti, Nirnaya Sindhu, Pariccheda 1)
Traditions may vary by region and Panchang convention. Times are shown for the selected place, time zone and calculation profile.
Calculated with profile north-lahiri-calibrated · ayanamsa Lahiri (calibrated) · Asia/Kolkata
Dates in 2026
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01/2026 (Mon)
Magha Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami: to |
|
Standard rule applied |
Dates in 2027
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/02/2027 (Sun)
Next
Magha Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami: to |
|
Standard rule applied |