Festival date logic
Gita Jayanti 2026
गीता जयंती
Day commemorating the teaching of the Bhagavad Gita.
Direct answer
When is Gita Jayanti 2026?
Gita Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha.
Also searched as: Mokshada Ekadashi 2026.
Gregorian date
Sunday, 20 December 2026Hindu date
Shukla Ekadashi, MargashirshaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, also known as Mokshada Ekadashi.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 20 December 2026, with Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyGita Jayanti 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
AshwiniCommon observance
fastingSignificance
Observed on Mokshada Ekadashi, when Krishna is believed to have delivered the Gita to Arjuna.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Gita Jayanti 2026?
Gita Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha.
What is the tithi for Gita Jayanti 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Gita Jayanti.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Gita Jayanti 2026 on Sunday, 20 December 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.