Geeta Dinam
MalayalamAlso known as: Bhagavad Gita Jayanti
Geeta Dinam
About Geeta Dinam
Geeta Dinam celebrates the revelation of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna by Lord Krishna on the 11th day of the bright fortnight in Dhanu (December-January).
The festival commemorates the divine discourse on dharma, duty, and the path to spiritual liberation delivered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
In Kerala, special readings and discourses on the Bhagavad Gita are organised at temples, cultural centres, and educational institutions.
Devotees study the verses of the Gita and reflect on its timeless teachings about righteousness, devotion, and selfless action.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and spend the day studying the Bhagavad Gita.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Read and study the Bhagavad Gita.
- Attend discourses and lectures on the Gita's teachings.
- Observe a light fast or eat only sattvic food.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after evening prayers and discourses.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the altar with the Bhagavad Gita and Krishna picture.
- Read and study the Gita's verses with devotion.
- Attend discourses and reflect on the teachings.
- Offer prayers and distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It commemorates the day Lord Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, providing eternal guidance on dharma, duty, and spiritual liberation.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.