Why did Bhishma Ashtami take a vow of celibacy?

Mahabharata, Bhishma was severely injured but did not leave his body. He waited for an auspicious moment to give up his life. According to Hindu belief, Suryadev moves southward for half of the year, which is considered inauspicious. Many auspicious activities are postponed until Suryadev starts moving northward. Bhishma Pitamah chose Magha Shukla Ashtami to leave his mortal body, as by this time, Suryadev had begun moving northward. Visit us for more information.