Festival guide

Gita Jayanti

गीता जयंती

Day commemorating the teaching of the Bhagavad Gita.

At a glance

How is Gita Jayanti dated?

Gita Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Also known as: Geeta Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi.

Yearly reference

Gita Jayanti dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, also known as Mokshada Ekadashi.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Gita Jayanti tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Dietary practice

Fasting

Significance

Observed on Mokshada Ekadashi, when Krishna is believed to have delivered the Gita to Arjuna.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Bhagavad Gita recitationVishnu worshipFasting

Observed in

Pan-IndiaKurukshetraVaishnava communities

Common questions

How is Gita Jayanti dated?

Gita Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Gita Jayanti?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Gita Jayanti. Choose a year above to see the details.

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.