Is  Bhishma Ashtami important for ancestors and dharma? Explore the 2026  date, puja rituals, fasting rules, and spiritual meaning. On January 26th,   2026 ,  devoted Hindus will celebrate Bhishma Ashtami, an important event on the 8th day of  Shukla Paksha  (the waxing half of the moon) in the Magha month, as a means to honor Bhishma Pitamah, who served as a symbol of unwavering commitment and discipline to dharma in the Mahabharata . Bhishma Ashtami is observed by individua