Gita Jayanti
GujaratiAlso known as: Mokshada Ekadashi Gita Jayanti
Gita Jayanti
About Gita Jayanti
Gita Jayanti celebrates the birth of the Bhagavad Gita, which was revealed to Arjuna by Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha month.
The Bhagavad Gita consists of 700 verses and is considered one of the most sacred texts of Hinduism. It provides philosophical guidance on dharma, duty, and the path to liberation.
Devotees read and recite the Gita on this day, organizing special satsangs and discourses in temples and homes. The day is observed as a celebration of spiritual wisdom and divine knowledge.
Gita Jayanti is celebrated with great reverence in Gujarat, with many households organizing Gita Path (reading of the complete Gita) and discourses on its teachings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and recite the Bhagavad Gita.
- Observe a fast during the day.
- Recite or listen to the Bhagavad Gita.
- Organize satsangs and discourses.
- Worship Lord Krishna.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast after completing the Gita recitation and puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the puja area.
- Place the Bhagavad Gita and Krishna idol.
- Light diyas and incense.
- Recite key chapters of the Gita.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Mahabharata, containing the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield.
It marks the day Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, making it a celebration of divine wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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