Gita Jayanti is a very important day for Hindus. On this day, the holy book of Hindus, Bhagavad Gita was born, ie Gita Jayanti is the day when Lord Shri Krishna told the Gita to Arjuna. It is celebrated on Shukla Ekadashi on the 11th day of Margashirsha month of the Hindu calendar. The Bhagavad Gita was described by Lord Krishna himself before the Mahabharata war began. It is believed that in the Mahabharata, the seeds of the Pandavas and the Kauravas had decided to go to war even after every possible reconciliation effort.

The ‘Bhagavad Gita’ was revealed by Krishna himself to Arjuna at the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Now this place is called Kurukshetra in the Indian state of Haryana. Kurukshetra is the holy and main religious place of Hindus. This book is written by a third person. Which was narrated by Sanjay to King Dhritarashtra, because the Gita was described between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. Sanjay was blessed and empowered by his teacher, Ved Vyas, that he could see the events in the battlefield from a distance.

The festival of Gita Jayanti is celebrated all over the world by all the devotees (followers of Sanatana Dharma) of Lord Krishna. The Gita contains about 700 verses that provide knowledge to many humans about many important aspects of life. Those who want to progress spiritually study the Gita.

Most people also fast on this day because it is the day of Ekadashi (Ekadashi fasting is the eleventh day of the moon and Amavasya) – it occurs twice every lunar month. On this day, bhajans and pujas are organized. In places where this festival is celebrated grandly, stage play and Gita chanting competitions are organized to show children as a way to encourage their interest to read Gita. Yogis, monks and learned scholars give talks and organize this sacred book. Letters, booklets and books containing the essence of the Gita are distributed to the public. Distributing free copies of the Gita on this holy day is particularly auspicious.

Gita jayanti 2022 date

According to Hindu Panchang,  Gita Jayanti is  celebrated with great fanfare on Mokshada Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month.  This year, Gita jayanti will be celebrated on 3 December.

Gita Jayanti: Significance

The Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred and significant Hindu script. This day is celebrated by followers of Lord Krishna around the world. That’s the reason it is known as Bhagavad Gita Jayanti too. It is regarded as Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and considered it as one of the most sacred text in Hindu religion.

The Bhagavad Gita was described in Dwapar Yuga by Lord Krishna himself to his dear friend Arjun at the battle field of Kurukshetra. Now this place is called Kurukshetra in the Indian state of Haryana. Kurukshetra is the holy and main religious place of Hindus. It was written by Veda Vyas. It is mentioned that when Lord Krishna was giving knowledge of Gita to Arjuna to come back from Kurukshetra’s battlefield then the whole gyan was narrated by Sanjay to King Dhritarashtra because Sanjay was blessed by his teacher Ved Vyas and had an ability that he could see the events in the battlefield from a distance.

Gita Jayanti celebration

Devotees recite Bhagwad Gita on this auspicious day of Gita Jayanti. Gita contains about 700 verses that provide knowledge to many humans about many important aspects of life. Those who want to progress spiritually study the Gita. On this day, bhajans and pujas are organised and sweets are distributed. People organise stage play and Gita chanting competitions to show children as a way to encourage their interest to read Gita. Yogis and Monks give their speech and explain its deep meaning to the mass. Letters, booklets and books containing the essence of the Gita are distributed to the public. It enables people and families to lead both a brave and positive active life.

Rituals

The day is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the devotees in all Lord Krishna Temples and perform puja and special prayers. On this day, devotees from various parts of India and abroad would like to go to Kurukshetra and take a bath in the sacred river – Sannihit Sarovar and Brahma Sarovar. Some people even organise Bhagwad Gita Paath at home. People can get rid of Pitra Dosha by reading Bhagwad Gita. On the auspicious day of Ekadashi, devotees do not eat grains like – rice, wheat or barley those who observe fast. Many celebrations takes place to teach today’s young people the importance of Dharma by explaining Gita on this special day.