Gita Jayanti 2026
Gita Jayanti 2026

Gita Jayanti 2026: Date, Significance, Kurukshetra Events, Start–End Schedule & Complete Guide

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Gita Jayanti 2026 marks the sacred anniversary of the divine revelation of the Bhagavad Gita, delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Each year, millions of devotees, scholars, and spiritual seekers celebrate this grand festival with yajnas, recitations, and large-scale events across India—especially in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

This comprehensive guide provides the Gita Jayanti 2026 date, start and end schedule, Kurukshetra celebrations, astrological timings, FAQs, and “People Also Ask” answers—structured to deliver complete accuracy and ranking-ready depth.


📅 Gita Jayanti 2026 Date (Exact Hindu Calendar & Gregorian Calendar)

EventDate (Gregorian)Hindu Tithi
Gita Jayanti 2026Monday, 14 December 2026Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha (मोक्षदा एकादशी)

Gita Jayanti always falls on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, aligning with the day Lord Krishna imparted eternal wisdom to Arjuna.


🕰️ Gita Jayanti 2026 Start & End Date (Ekadashi Timings)

PhaseDateTime
Ekadashi Tithi Starts13 December 202606:22 PM (approx.)
Ekadashi Tithi Ends14 December 202604:11 PM (approx.)

The entire celebration peaks on 14 December 2026, when the Ekadashi sunrise and puja timings hold maximum spiritual merit.


🌍 Gita Jayanti 2026 Kurukshetra: Complete Schedule & Major Attractions

Kurukshetra is the epicenter of the celebration, hosting India’s largest spiritual gathering during Gita Jayanti. In 2026, the Haryana Government and Kurukshetra Development Board are expected to organize a grand international Gita Mahotsav.

Key Highlights of Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2026 at Kurukshetra

  • Global Gita Recitation of all 700 shlokas.

  • Rath Yatra and Shobha Yatra around Kurukshetra.

  • Deep-Dan Ceremony at Brahma Sarovar after sunset.

  • Talks & Discourses by spiritual leaders, researchers & ISKCON teachers.

  • Cultural Shows & Vedic Performances.

  • Exhibitions on Vedic science, the Mahabharata, and the history of Kurukshetra.

  • International Gita Book Fair featuring translations in 100+ languages.

  • Yajnas & Gita Havan for universal peace.

श्री कृष्ण जयंती 2026


🔱 Spiritual Significance of Gita Jayanti 2026

Gita Jayanti is revered as the birth of divine wisdom, the moment when:

  • Dharma triumphed over confusion.

  • True purpose of action (Karma Yoga) was revealed.

  • The immortality of the soul was clarified.

  • Devotion, discipline, and self-realization were established as life’s guiding paths.

Reciting the Gita on this day is believed to:

  • Remove obstacles.

  • Bring clarity of thought.

  • Strengthen inner peace and discipline.

  • Purify karmic burden.


🧭 How to Celebrate Gita Jayanti 2026

At Home

  • Perform Gita Path (recitation of selected or all chapters).

  • Light a ghee lamp and meditate on Krishna’s teachings.

  • Donate food, blankets, or Gita books.

  • Observe a satvic diet or Ekadashi fast.

At Temples

Join:

  • Gita Parayan

  • Krishna Abhishekam

  • Kirtan and Bhajan programs

At Kurukshetra

Attend:

  • Deep-dan at Brahma Sarovar

  • Gita Mahotsav cultural events

  • Live Gita discourses


📣 People Also Ask (Complete Answers)

Which festival is coming in 2026?

Many major festivals occur in 2026 including Maha Shivratri, Holi, Janmashtami, Navratri, Diwali, and Gita Jayanti on 14 December 2026.

Which day is Geeta Day?

Geeta Day or Gita Jayanti is celebrated on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi each year.
In 2026, it falls on Monday, 14 December.

Where is Janmashtami in 2026?

Janmashtami in 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 (Smarta) and Thursday, 27 August 2026 (Vaishnava).

2026 में कौन सा त्यौहार आ रहा है?

2026 में गीता जयंती 14 दिसंबर 2026, जन्माष्टमी, दिवाली, शिवरात्रि, रामनवमी, नवरात्रि सहित कई प्रमुख त्यौहार आएंगे।

गीता दिवस किस दिन है?

गीता दिवस 2026 में सोमवार, 14 दिसंबर को मनाया जाएगा।

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Disclaimer

The festival dates, timings, and event details provided here are based on available sources and may vary according to regional calendars and official announcements. Please verify important information with local authorities or trusted religious resources before making any plans. We are not responsible for any discrepancies or changes.

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