Gita Jayanti 2021: Here’s all you need to know about the auspicious occasion

Gita Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Bhagavad Gita. This day falls on Shukla Ekadashi of the Margashirsha month.

Lord Krishna gave the message of Gita to Arjuna in Kurukshetra on this day.

Gita Jayanti is celebrated by reading the Bhagavad Gita and discussing it with learned priests and scholars.

Followers of Lord Krishna also observe fast on this day.

Gita Jayanti 2021 Date: December 14 (Tuesday).

Ekadasi Tithi Begins: December 13, 2021 9:33 PM.

Ekadasi Tithi Ends: December 14, 2021 11:36 PM.

Rituals: 

Lord Krishna temples celebrate this day with great enthusiasm, which includes performing puja along with special prayers.

Devotees from different parts of India visit Kurukshetra on this day and take a holy bath in the sacred ponds.