Can Sri Vaishnavas perform Bhishma tharpanam during Bhishmashtami as some of the siblings of my father-in-law follow that practice? Leave a Comment / By Global Stotra Parayana Kainkaryam / March 26, 2025 No, there is no need for Srivaishnavas to perform Bhismatharpanam because they are benefit-centric (kAmyArtha).