BhaktiLoopGeeta Jayanti
Commemorates the day Lord Krishna imparted the sacred Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It marks the 'birth' of this divine scripture, which contains profound spiritual wisdom and philosophical teachings.
Key Rituals & Practices
Recitation and study of the Bhagavad Gita (Gita Path).
Chanting of Bhagavad Gita shlokas and mantras.
Offering prayers and performing puja to Lord Krishna.
Organizing and attending discourses, seminars, and lectures on the teachings of the Gita.
Observing fasts (especially for those who observe Mokshada Ekadashi).
Singing bhajans and kirtans dedicated to Krishna.
Donating copies of the Bhagavad Gita to others.
Associated Deities
Hindu Calendar Details
Hindu Month
Margashirsha (Agrahayana)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight)
Tithi
Ekadashi (11th day)
Historical & Mythological Context
According to the epic Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita was delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna just before the commencement of the Kurukshetra War. Arjuna, filled with doubt and despair at the prospect of fighting his own relatives, sought guidance from Krishna. In response, Krishna enlightened him on duty (Dharma), selflessness (Karma Yoga), devotion (Bhakti Yoga), knowledge (Jnana Yoga), and the nature of reality and the self. This divine discourse is considered one of the most important texts in Hindu philosophy.
Alternative Names
Gregorian Date
(Varies annually, typically in late November or December)