Festival
Gita Jayanti 2026
This auspicious occasion commemorates the divine moment when the Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
About Gita Jayanti 2026
Gita Jayanti Date, Tithi and Day of observance
Gita Jayanti 2025 is celebrated by remembering the message of Lord Krishna and sharing the wisdom to spread enlightenment. Gita Jayanti is celebrated on the Mokshada Ekadashi day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Margashirsha.
Bhagavad Gita Jayanti Date in 2025 is observed on Monday, 1 December. The celebration begins on the Ekadashi tithi, which starts late on 30 November and runs through 1 December. It is the divine Bhagavad Gita Day, commemorating the revelation of the Bhagavad Gita by Krishna to Arjuna.
Why do we celebrate Gita Jayanti?
The Gita Jayanti 2025 is celebrated to commemorate the advent of the Srimad Bhagavad-Gita. Lord Sri Krishna imparted the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra around 5000 years ago. The episode of the Bhagavad Gita was recorded by Srila Vyasadeva with the help of Lord Ganesha in the Bhishma Parva of the great epic, the Mahabharata.
The celebration of ISKCON Gita Jayanti is not merely religious but is an immensely significant observation for spiritual upliftment. Reading the potent verses of the Bhagavad Gita, reciting, reflecting, and discussing their import enlightens one on the path of fulfilment and self-discovery. It enables us to understand the real aim of life and answers the deep philosophical questions about dharma, duty, and the nature of the self.
Gita Jayanti 2026 at Hare Krishna Mandir
The programme and timings for the day are announced at the temple closer to the date. You are welcome to visit for darshan on any day of the year.
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Quick answers about the date and visiting the mandir.
Still have a question? Contact usWhen is Gita Jayanti 2026 in 2026?
Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Vaishnava festivals follow the lunar tithi, so the date moves from year to year. The mandir confirms the day and the programme closer to the date.
Why does the date change every year?
The Vaishnava calendar is lunar. A festival falls on a particular tithi (lunar day), and a tithi does not land on the same date of the solar calendar each year.
Can I visit the mandir on Gita Jayanti 2026?
Yes. The temple is open daily, 4:30 AM – 8:30 PM IST. Festival days are usually busier, so allow extra time.
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