Bhagavad Gita Jayanti 11 Margashirsha

The 'Bhagavad Gita' was revealed by Krishna himself to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Now this place is called Kurukshetra in the Indian state of Haryana. Kurukshetra is the holy and main religious place of Hindus. This book was written by a third person by what was narrated by Sanjay to King Dhritarashtra, because the Gita was described between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. Sanjay was blessed and empowered by his teacher, Ved Vyas, to see the events on the battlefield from a distance.

Geeta Jayanti is celebrated as a festival. The festival of Gita Jayanti is celebrated all over the world by all the devotees (followers of Sanatana Dharma) of Lord Krishna. The Gita contains about 700 verses which provide knowledge about many important aspects of life. Those who want to progress spiritually study the Gita.

Most people also fast on this day as it is the day of Ekadashi (Ekadashi fast is the eleventh day of the moon and Amavasya) – it occurs twice in a lunar month. On this day, bhajans and pujas are held. In places where this festival is celebrated in a big way, plays and Gita singing competitions are held to show children a way to encourage their interest in reading Gita. Yogis, monks and scholars give lectures and organize this holy book. Letters, booklets and books containing the essence of the Gita are distributed to the public. The distribution of free copies of the Gita on this holy day is particularly auspicious.