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INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Bhishma chose a particular time for his death. What was this time called?
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Suprabhaat
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Uttarayan
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Shanikaal
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Bhramakaal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bhishma is regarded to have chosen to pass away on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, during the propitious period known as the Uttarayana . Bhishma Ashtami is observed during the month of Magha in the Hindu calendar. It corresponds to the months of January–February.
Detailed explanation-2: -The beginning day is called Bhishma Ashtami. The ending day is called Bhishma Dwadashi. Some persons observe Vrat for the five days. The fourth day is Bhishma Ekadashi.
Detailed explanation-3: -Makar Sankranti is named after the deity Sankranti. As per the legends, It is believed that on this day Sankranti killed a demon called Sankarasur.
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