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When did the conversation of Bhagavad Gita take place between Krishna and Arjuna?

The Bhagavad Gita conversation took place on the first day of the war.

In which period of year was the Maha Bharat War probably fought?

The Maha Bharat War probably started around late November or early December.

When did the world know about the Bhagavad Gita?

The world came to know about the Bhagavad Gita on the 11th day of the war.

Who told the world about the Bhagavad Gita?

A man called Sanjaya told the world about the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna. (Sanjaya told Dhritharashtra who was Kouravas' father.)

Who was the greatest warrior of the Maha Bharat War?

The greatest warrior of the Maha Bharat War was Bhishma, who was the grandfather of the Pandavas and the Kouravas.

What was Bhishma's special power?

Bhishma's special power was that he would die only if he decided.

When did Bhishma fall?

Bhishma fell on the tenth day of the war.

What did Bhishma do when he fell?

He waited for nearly two months before he left his body.

Why did Bhishma wait?

Bhishma waited because he didn't want to die in Dakshinayan, so waited till Uttarayan. (Uttarayan is auspicious time of year, so he waited for it to begin.)

The name of the current month is MAGHA. 11TH day is Ekadashi. It is observed as BHISHMA EKADASHI. (In 2021, is Bhishma Ekadashi falls on 23 Feb.)