Basant Panchami falls on February 2nd, followed by Bhishma Ashtami on the 5th. Devotees observe Ekodishta Shraddha on this day in honor of Bhishma Pitamaha, a powerful character in the Mahabharata.

Standing at 130 feet high, the Sri Adi Shankar Viman Mandapam houses a statue of Shri Adi Shankaracharya and features idols of Goddess Kamakshi, 51 Shaktipeeths, 108 Shivlingas, and deities like ...