Gita Jayanti

Jayanti (Birthday), Fasting Day (Vrat)

Restricted Holiday

1 Day; One day

Celebrates the day Lord Krishna imparted the sacred Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It is also observed as Mokshada Ekadashi, believed to grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Commemorates the auspicious day Lord Krishna delivered the sacred Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It symbolizes the triumph of Dharma (righteousness) and spiritual knowledge over ignorance and doubt, serving as a guide for righteous living.

Key Rituals & Practices

Recitation and study of Bhagavad Gita

Worship of Lord Krishna

Fasting

Organizing spiritual discourses on the Gita

Recitation and study of the Bhagavad Gita (Gita Path/Parayan)

Organizing and attending spiritual discourses and lectures on the Gita's teachings

Performing Puja (worship) to Lord Krishna, especially in His Virat Rupa (Universal Form) or as Parthasarathy (charioteer of Partha/Arjuna)

Chanting of mantras, bhajans, and kirtans dedicated to Lord Krishna

Observing fasts (complete or partial, often coinciding with Mokshada Ekadashi fast)

Charity and distribution of food (prasad) to devotees and the needy

Symbolic depiction or enactment of the Mahabharata war scene where the Gita was spoken

Associated Deities

Lord Krishna

Lord Vishnu

Lord Krishna', 'Arjuna

Hindu Calendar Details

Hindu Month

Margashirsha

Paksha

Shukla

Tithi

Ekadashi

Regional Relevance & Variations

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Historical & Mythological Context

Marks the historic moment when Lord Krishna delivered the profound spiritual teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Gita Jayanti marks the pivotal moment during the Mahabharata war, just before the final battle, when Arjuna was overwhelmed with despair and moral conflict about fighting his own kin. Lord Krishna, his charioteer and divine guide, imparted the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. This discourse covered the essence of Dharma (righteous duty), Karma Yoga (action without attachment), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Jnana Yoga (knowledge), and the nature of the soul, guiding Arjuna to fulfill his righteous duty and illustrating universal spiritual truths.

Alternative Names

Mokshada Ekadashi

Mokshada Ekadashi (as it often coincides with this Ekadashi)

Bhagavad Gita Jayanti

Gregorian Date

December 27, 2025