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Linga Purana in Hindi – Read Ling Puran Online

Linga Purana is one of the most important Puranas and is counted among the 18 major Puranas. Ling Puran narrates important episodes associated with Hindu God  Shiva. Now the Ved Puran website is offering the entire Linga Purana in Hindi online. It is not in pdf format. So you can only read it online. Link –  Read Linga Purana in Hindi online.

Bhishma Jayanti – Bhishma Pitamah Jayanthi

Bhishma Jayanti is believed to be the birthday of Bhishma Pitamah of the Mahabharata. It is observed on the Magh Krishna Paksha Navami or waning phase of moon in Magh month (January – February). Bhishma Jayanti 2025 date is January 23. Bhishma, also known as Devavrata, holds a significant place in Hindu mythology, particularly in the epic Mahabharata. Born to King Shantanu of Hastinapur and the goddess Ganga, Bhishma was destined for greatness from birth. His mother, Ganga, had taken human form to marry Shantanu, but she left him shortly after Bhishma's birth, as part of a divine plan. Bhishma was named Devavrata, which means "one who has taken a vow for the Gods." His early life was marked by his exceptional qualities of righteousness, valor, and wisdom. His dedication to his father's happiness and the kingdom's welfare knew no bounds. When Shantanu fell in love with Satyavati, a fisherman's daughter, Bhishma took a vow of lifelong celibacy, sacrificing h